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    Bénir (en. Bless)

    /be.niʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To grant divine protection or benefits.
    The priest blessed the congregation.
    Le prêtre a béni l'assemblée.
    To express wishes of well-being for someone.
    She blessed their marriage.
    Elle a béni leur mariage.
    To make something sacred through a religious rite.
    They blessed the new church.
    Ils ont béni la nouvelle église.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'benedicere' which means 'to speak well'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be blessed by the gods
    To be very lucky or favored by fate.
    être béni des dieux
    to bless the union
    To express wishes of happiness for a married couple.
    bénir l'union
    to get blessed
    To receive a blessing.
    se faire bénir
    to bless one's bread
    To express gratitude before a meal.
    bénir son pain

    Related Words

    blessing
    The act of blessing, the act of making sacred.
    bénédiction
    beatitude
    State of perfect happiness or fullness.
    béatitude
    sacred
    Considered holy or revered.
    sacré

    Slang Meanings

    To be blessed
    With everything that is happening to him, he must be blessed!
    Avec tout ce qui lui arrive, il doit être béni!
    To bless people
    He has a reputation for always blessing people with good news.
    Il a la réputation de toujours bénir les gens avec de bonnes nouvelles.