Délivrance (en. Deliverance)

/de.li.vʁɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Action of making free, of liberating.
The deliverance of the prisoners was celebrated by all.
La délivrance des prisonniers a été célébrée par tous.
State of a person who is freed from a burden or suffering.
She felt a great deliverance after confessing her secret.
Elle a ressenti une grande délivrance après avoir avoué son secret.
Act of giving something, often in reference to a promise or an expectation.
The deliverance of the results took longer than expected.
La délivrance des résultats a pris plus de temps que prévu.

Etymology

From Old French 'delivrance', derived from the verb 'delivrer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

deliverance of the soul
Spiritual or inner liberation.
délivrance de l'âme
seeking deliverance
To be in search of freedom or relief.
chercher la délivrance

Related Words

deliver
Verb meaning to free, to hand something over to someone.
délivrer
liberation
Process by which something or someone is made free.
libération

Slang Meanings

Quick deliverance
He obtained quick deliverance from stress after his vacation.
Il a obtenu sa délivrance rapide du stress après ses vacances.
Ah, deliverance!
When we finish a project, we often shout 'Ah, deliverance!'.
Quand on a fini un projet, on crie souvent 'Ah, délivrance !'.