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Table of contents
1 English

1.1 Etymology
1.2 Pronunciation
1.3 Proper Noun

1.3.1 Translations
1.3.2 Related terms

2 French

2.1 Proper noun
2.2 Related terms

English

Etymology

From Greek Χριστος (Χριστ-ος), 'anointed' or Messiah.

Pronunciation

Proper Noun

  1. (Christianity) Lit. The annointed one. The messiah who was named Jesus Christ.
  2. One who claims to be a messiah: For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. (Matthew 24:24)'

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French

Proper noun

Christ (Catholic) , le Christ (Protestant) m

  1. Christ

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The noun "christ" has two senses:

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