Bénit (en. Blessed)

[be.ni]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has received the blessing.
This child is blessed by his parents.
Cet enfant est béni par ses parents.
Who is favored by luck.
He has a truly blessed life.
Il a une vie vraiment bénie.

Etymology

From Latin 'benedictus', meaning 'blessed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be blessed by the gods
To be very lucky or favored.
être béni des dieux
to bless someone
To grant a blessing to someone.
bénir quelqu'un

Related Words

blessing
The act of blessing or the result of the blessing.
bénédiction
to bless
To grant the blessing.
bénir

Slang Meanings

To be in a very favorable situation.
He is really blessed with his new job.
Il est vraiment béni avec son nouveau job.
To have an easy life, without problems.
She is always blessed, nothing bad happens to her.
Elle est toujours béni, rien ne lui arrive.