Consacrés (en. Consecrated)

/kɔ̃.sa.kʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which has been made sacred, dedicated to a particular use.
The rites dedicated to the worship of this deity are very ancient.
Les rites consacrés au culte de cette divinité sont très anciens.
That which is recognized as important in a specific field.
They published works dedicated to modern art.
Ils ont publié des travaux consacrés à l'art moderne.

Etymology

From the verb 'to consecrate', coming from the Latin 'consecrāre', which means to make sacred.

Common Phrases and Expressions

consecrated rites
Rituals that have been formally established.
rites consacrés
consecrated times
Periods of time reserved for a specific activity.
temps consacrés

Related Words

consecrate
Verb meaning to make sacred.
consacre
sacralized
Adjective describing something that has been elevated to the status of sacred.
sacralisé

Slang Meanings

Free choice of a sacred option.
He made a vow to spend moments dedicated to meditation.
Il a fait un vœu de vivre des moments consacrés à la méditation.