Fra-angelo (en. Fra-angelo)

/fra.ɑ̃.ʒɛ.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An angelic monk.
He considers himself a fra-angelo, always in search of purity.
Il se considère comme un fra-angelo, toujours en quête de pureté.
A spiritual brother embodying angelic values.
In his speech, he often brought up the ideals of a fra-angelo.
Dans son discours, il a souvent évoqué les idéaux d'un fra-angelo.
An individual with a particularly benevolent and protective nature.
She has always been a fra-angelo for her peers, watching over them in difficult times.
Elle a toujours été un fra-angelo pour ses camarades, veillant sur eux dans les moments difficiles.

Etymology

Derived from the Italian word 'fra' meaning brother and 'angelo' meaning angel.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fra-angelo in the community
Refers to a highly respected member of the religious community.
fra-angelo dans la communauté
act like a fra-angelo
To behave in a protective and benevolent manner.
agir comme un fra-angelo
have the soul of a fra-angelo
To possess a deeply spiritual or altruistic nature.
avoir l'âme d'un fra-angelo

Related Words

brotherhood
A group of brothers united by spiritual bonds.
fraternité
angelic
Having the characteristics of an angel, often synonymous with purity.
angélique

Slang Meanings

A person with a gentle and protective character.
He is like a fra-angelo, always there to help everyone.
Il est comme un fra-angelo, toujours là pour aider tout le monde.
A loyal and devoted friend.
In this group, she is our fra-angelo, always ready to listen.
Dans ce groupe, elle est notre fra-angelo, toujours prête à écouter.