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sermon (noun)

A discourse delivered as part of a religious service, typically based on a passage from the Bible.

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Imagine a 'sir' (monsieur) giving a long speech ('mon' sounds a bit like 'monologue' or 'my') in church. The 'sir' is de...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'sermon' for any lecture. → Use 'sermon' primarily for religious speeches. For non-religious lectures, use 'discours', 'leçon', or 'remontrance'.

Incorrect gender agreement (e.g., 'une sermon'). → Remember 'sermon' is masculine: 'un sermon', 'le sermon', 'mon sermon'.

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