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limbos

/ˈlɪmboʊz/

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noun

Limbes

(Roman Catholic theology, since circa 400 A.D.) The place where innocent souls exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, notably those of the saints who died before the advent of Christ (limbus patruum) and those of unbaptized but innocent children (limbus infantum).

Examples :

"Some theologians believe that before Jesus's sacrifice, the souls of righteous people existed in limbos, awaiting entry into heaven. "

Certains théologiens croient qu'avant le sacrifice de Jésus, les âmes des justes existaient dans les Limbes, attendant d'entrer au paradis.

theology religion soul philosophy doctrine being

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noun

Les limbes, un entre-deux, un état d'attente

(by extension, since the 16th century) Any in-between place, state or condition of neglect or oblivion which results in an unresolved status, delay or deadlock.

Examples :

"My application has been stuck in bureaucratic limbo for two weeks."

Ma demande est bloquée dans les limbes bureaucratiques depuis deux semaines.

condition state situation place