preaching

• Nom désignant l'action de prononcer un discours religieux ou un sermon, ainsi qu'une remontrance morale ou un discours moralisateur.

A noun referring to the act of delivering a religious address or sermon, or a moralistic rebuke.

1. Religious addressB1formal

   A formal speech or sermon delivered during a religious service, typically by a clergy member.

   Prêche, sermon

   • The priest's preaching on forgiveness moved the congregation.
   • She attended the Sunday preaching at the local church.
   • His preaching focused on the importance of charity.

   Synonymesaddressdiscourseexhortationhomilypreachmentsermon

2. Moralistic rebukeB2informal

   A lengthy or tedious lecture that criticizes someone's behavior or offers unwanted moral advice.

   Semonce moralisatrice

   • I don't need your constant preaching about my lifestyle.
   • His preaching about honesty felt hypocritical.
   • She gave me a long preaching about the dangers of laziness.

   Synonymesadmonitiondiatribeharanguehomilylecturerantrebukescoldingsermontirade

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de prononcer un sermon religieux ou de défendre avec ardeur une conviction, un principe ou une manière d'agir.

A verb used to indicate the act of delivering a religious sermon or earnestly advocating a belief, principle, or course of action.

1. Deliver a religious sermonB1formal

   To give a talk or sermon about a religious or moral subject, especially in a church.

   prêcher (un sermon)

   • The priest preached about forgiveness and compassion.
   • He preached to the congregation every Sunday.
   • She preached a powerful sermon on the importance of charity.

   Synonymespreachifysermonize

2. Advocate stronglyB2formal

   To strongly recommend or promote a particular idea, belief, or way of life.

   prêcher (fortement recommander)

   • She preaches the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise.
   • He preaches patience and understanding in difficult situations.
   • The organization preaches environmental conservation.

   Synonymesadvocatechampionexhortpromoteproselytizeurge

3. Give unwanted adviceB2informal

   To give moral advice in a way that is annoying or unwanted.

   faire la morale

   • Stop preaching at me about my lifestyle choices.
   • He's always preaching about the dangers of social media.
   • She preaches to her friends about saving money.

   Synonymesharanguelecturemoralizepontificatepreachifysermonize