Bénite (en. Blessed)

/be.nit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is under the effect of a divine blessing.
He felt blessed after receiving so much love.
Il se sentait béni après avoir reçu tant d'amour.
Who is happy, privileged.
She lived a blessed life, free from worries.
Elle vivait une vie bénite, loin des soucis.
Who evokes kindness.
Her smile was blessed, bringing comfort.
Son sourire était béni, apportant du réconfort.

Etymology

From Latin 'benedictus', which means 'blessed' or 'celebrated'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in a blessed state
To be happy or lucky.
être dans un état béni
a blessed life
A life filled with happiness and favor.
une vie bénite
to have a blessed day
To have a particularly positive day.
avoir une journée bénite

Related Words

blessing
Act of blessing; divine grace.
bénédiction
beatitude
State of perfect happiness.
béatitude
to sanctify
To make sacred or impose veneration.
sacraliser

Slang Meanings

To feel lucky in a situation
After winning the lottery, he felt blessed.
Après avoir remporté le loto, il se sentait béni.
To be favored by luck
She found a job easily, really blessed this time.
Elle a trouvé un job facilement, vraiment béni cette fois-ci.