No. 4,411 in French
hindou
Hindou: Hindu; relating to Hinduism or a person who practices Hinduism.
In a sentence
Le temple hindou près de chez moi est un lieu de sérénité.
The Hindu temple near my home is a place of serenity.
In this sentence, 'hindou' is used as an adjective qualifying 'temple' to specify that it pertains to the Hindu religion.
Elle pratique les rites hindous avec dévotion.
She practices Hindu rituals with devotion.
Here, 'hindou' serves as an adjective modifying 'rites', indicating that the rituals are associated with the Hindu tradition.
Les hindous célèbrent Diwali avec joie et éclat.
Hindus celebrate Diwali with joy and splendor.
In this instance, 'hindou' is used as a noun in its plural form 'hindous' to refer to people who follow Hinduism.
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