L'adoration (en. Adoration)

[la.dɔ.ʁa.sjɔ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Act of giving religious or respectful homage.
The worship of the faithful takes place in silence.
L'adoration des fidèles se fait dans le silence.
Feeling of affection or intense devotion.
His worship for his grandmother was evident.
Son adoration pour sa grand-mère était évidente.
Religious practice of venerating holy places.
Worship at the temple is often an emotional moment.
L'adoration au temple est souvent un moment d'émotion.

Etymology

From Latin 'adoratio', meaning 'veneration, worship'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

public worship
Ceremony or act of worship done collectively.
l'adoration publique
to live in worship
To have a deep love or healthy devotion towards something or someone.
vivre dans l'adoration

Related Words

worshiper
A person who worships or venerates.
adorateur
to worship
To render cult or homage.
adorer

Slang Meanings

Excessive love for a celebrity.
His passion for this singer borders on worship.
Sa passion pour ce chanteur frôle l'adoration.
Extreme devotion to a fashion or style.
He becomes the worshiper of this trend.
Il devient l'adorateur de cette tendance.