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    Apôtres (en. Apostles)

    [a.pɔ.tʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An apostle is one of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus Christ to spread his teaching.
    Peter and John are among the apostles of Jesus.
    Pierre et Jean sont parmi les apôtres de Jésus.
    By extension, refers to a person who preaches or promotes an ideology.
    He considers himself an apostle of sustainable development.
    Il se considère comme un apôtre du développement durable.
    In the Christian tradition, the apostles were the first leaders of the Church.
    The teachings of the apostles shaped early Christianity.
    Les enseignements des apôtres ont façonné le christianisme primitif.

    Etymology

    The word 'apostle' comes from the ancient Greek 'ἀπόστολος' (apóstolos), which means 'sent one.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    apostle of the good news
    A person who spreads good news or a positive idea.
    apôtre de la bonne nouvelle
    to become an apostle
    To transform into a fervent advocate or promoter of a cause.
    devenir un apôtre
    the apostles of truth
    Individuals who try to reveal or defend the truth.
    les apôtres de la vérité

    Related Words

    apostolate
    Mission or duty of an apostle.
    apostolat
    apostolic
    Related to the apostles or their teachings.
    apostal

    Slang Meanings

    A fervent advocate of something.
    She has become an apostle of ethical fashion.
    Elle est devenue une apôtre de la mode éthique.
    Someone who preaches incessantly.
    He is the apostle of the gym, always trying to convince his friends.
    Il est l'apôtre de la gym, toujours en train de convaincre ses amis.