Grace (en. Grace)
ɡʁas
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Kindness or favor granted to someone.
She received the king's grace.
Elle a obtenu la grâce du roi.
Elegance and harmony in movement.
The dancer moves with a natural grace.
La danseuse se déplace avec une grâce naturelle.
Pardon or absolution granted by an authority.
He asked for mercy for his punishment.
Il a demandé grâce pour sa peine.
verb
To grant a favor or pardon.
The judge pardoned the convicted.
Le juge a gracié le condamné.
Etymology
From Latin 'gratia' meaning 'favor' or 'kindness'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
thanks to
Indicates the cause of a positive event.
grâce à
to have grace
To be cherished or favored.
avoir la grâce
it is a grace
It is an advantage or a privilege.
c'est une grâce
Related Words
graceful
Worthy of grace, charming.
gracieux
gracefully
In a graceful manner.
gracieusement
Slang Meanings
To be in favor
He is really in favor with his boss.
Il est vraiment en grâce avec son patron.
To show grace
She shows grace even in difficult situations.
Elle fait preuve de grâce même dans des situations difficiles.