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    Bénédictions (en. Blessings)

    /benediʃjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of blessing; the word by which a blessing is given.
    The priest recited the blessings during the ceremony.
    Le prêtre a récité les bénédictions lors de la cérémonie.
    A benefit considered to come from God.
    This success is a blessing in my life.
    Cette réussite est une bénédiction dans ma vie.
    Permission or authorization granted with kindness.
    She received her parents' blessing to go on a trip.
    Elle a reçu la bénédiction de ses parents pour partir en voyage.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'benedictio', derived from 'benedicere', meaning 'to speak well'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    papal blessing
    Blessing given by the pope.
    bénédiction papale
    to receive a blessing
    To be favored or supported by someone.
    recevoir une bénédiction
    to give one's blessing
    To give approval to something.
    donner sa bénédiction

    Related Words

    to bless
    To grant a blessing or grace.
    bénir
    benediction
    Quality of a thing or person that is blessed.
    bénédicité
    benefit
    Advantage, benefit, often of divine origin.
    bénéfice

    Slang Meanings

    Humorous title for an exaggerated blessing.
    He received a real blessing of luck that day.
    Il a reçu une vraie bénédiction de la chance ce jour-là.
    Used to say that something good happened for no apparent reason.
    It is a blessing from heaven that everything went well.
    C'est une bénédiction du ciel que tout se soit bien passé.