No. 6,247 in French
franciscains
"Franciscains" refers to members of the religious order founded by St. Francis of Assisi, known as Franciscans.
In a sentence
Les franciscains ont joué un rôle important dans l'histoire médiévale.
The Franciscans played an important role in medieval history.
Here 'franciscains' refers to the members of the Franciscan religious order, highlighting their historical contributions.
Nous avons admiré l'art des franciscains lors de notre visite au monastère.
We admired the art of the Franciscans during our visit to the monastery.
In this context, 'franciscains' is used to denote the Franciscan monks who created or inspired the artworks viewed.
L'esprit des franciscains est basé sur la simplicité et la charité.
The spirit of the Franciscans is based on simplicity and charity.
Here 'franciscains' encapsulates the values and ethos of the Franciscan religious community.
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