Bénie (en. Blessed)

[bé.ni]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A woman who is considered sacred or favored by God.
She is revered as a blessed one in her community.
Elle est vénérée comme une béni dans sa communauté.
A person who receives or grants a blessing.
The priest blessed the couples during the ceremony.
Le prêtre a béni les couples lors de la cérémonie.
A woman who lives in joy and spiritual peace.
She feels blessed in her everyday life.
Elle se sent béni dans sa vie de tous les jours.

Etymology

From the verb 'to bless', originating from the Latin 'benedicere' which means 'to speak well of'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blessed by the heavens
A person who is very lucky or favored by fate.
bénie des cieux
to bless someone
To grant one's blessing or wishes of happiness to someone.
bénir quelqu'un

Related Words

blessing
The act of blessing or the result of this action.
bénédiction
to bless
To confer a blessing.
bénir
blessed (adjective)
One who has received a blessing.
bénit

Slang Meanings

A person who is very lucky.
That guy is truly blessed; everything works out for him.
Ce gars est une vraie béni, tout réussit à lui.
Someone who benefits from help or privileges without effort.
He is always considered the blessed one of the group.
Il est toujours considéré comme la béni du groupe.