Évêques (en. Bishops)

/e.ve.k/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A bishop is a leader in the Church, often at the head of a diocese.

The bishop presided over the religious ceremony.

L'évêque a présidé la cérémonie religieuse.

The title given to a man who has received episcopal consecration.

The bishop was appointed to oversee several parishes.

L'évêque a été nommé pour superviser plusieurs paroisses.

A bishop can also have an influence on the local community.

The decisions of the bishop impact the lives of the faithful.

Les décisions de l'évêque ont un impact sur la vie des fidèles.

The word bishop comes from the Latin 'episcopus', which means 'overseer'.

elevated to the rank of bishop

Appointed or promoted to the position of bishop.

élevé au rang d'évêque

the Bishop of Rome

Title given to the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church.

l'évêque de Rome

meeting with the bishop

Formal meeting or interview with a bishop.

rencontre avec l'évêque

diocese

An ecclesiastical district led by a bishop.

diocèse

parish

A religious community or division under the jurisdiction of a priest or bishop.

paroisse

prelate

A high-ranking member of the clergy in certain churches.

prélat

A bishop is sometimes considered an authoritative figure in informal contexts.

In our discussion, he became the bishop of decisions.

Dans notre discussion, il est devenu l'évêque des décisions.

Used to describe someone who speaks in a very moral or definitive manner.

Stop being the bishop of morals here.

Arrête d'être l'évêque de la morale ici.