Benedetto (en. Blessed)
/beneˈdet.to/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
One who has received a blessing.
He is considered a blessed man, a true benedetto.
Il est considéré comme un homme béni, un véritable benedetto.
Sometimes said of a person who has received a special gift or talent.
This artist is a benedetto, his music touches everyone's heart.
Cet artiste est un benedetto, sa musique touche le cœur de tous.
Used to describe something sacred or precious.
This book is a benedetto of ancient wisdom.
Ce livre est un benedetto de la sagesse ancienne.
Etymology
From Latin 'benedictus', meaning 'blessed' or 'to be blessed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a benedetto among us
a blessed person who brings joy.
un benedetto parmi nous
to be a benedetto
to be particularly lucky or gifted.
être un benedetto
to play the benedetto
to act in a pious or devotional manner.
faire le benedetto
Related Words
blessing
Action or instance of blessing.
bénédiction
sacred
One who is considered holy or worthy of veneration.
sacré
to bless
To pronounce a blessing upon something.
bénir
Slang Meanings
Extremely lucky person.
This guy is a real benedetto, he always wins the lottery!
Ce gars est un vrai benedetto, il gagne toujours au loto !
Someone who is always in good fortune.
Look at him, he's benedetto, everything works out for him.
Regarde-le, il est benedetto, tout lui réussit.