lay reader

• Personne laïque, non ordonnée, autorisée à accomplir certaines fonctions religieuses, à lire les Écritures ou à aider lors des offices dans un cadre ecclésiastique.

A person who is not a member of the clergy but is authorized to lead certain religious services, read scripture, or assist in liturgical functions within a church setting.

1. Lay reader in churchB2formal

   A person who is not ordained as a clergy member but is authorized to read scripture or lead certain parts of a religious service.

   lecteur laïc

   • The lay reader delivered the morning scripture reading.
   • Many churches rely on lay readers to assist during services.
   • She became a lay reader after completing the training program.

2. General readerB2formal

   A person who reads for pleasure or general knowledge, without specialized expertise in the subject matter.

   lecteur profane

   • This book is written for the lay reader, not for experts.
   • The magazine aims to explain complex science to the lay reader.
   • A good textbook should be accessible to the lay reader.