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    Papes (en. Popes)

    [pap]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title given to the head of the Catholic Church.
    Pope Francis is the current pope.
    Le pape François est le pape actuel.
    The term can refer to a group of popes in history.
    Medieval popes had a significant influence on Europe.
    Les papes médiévaux ont eu une grande influence sur l'Europe.

    Etymology

    The word 'pape' comes from the Latin 'papa', which means 'father'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be treated like a pope
    To be in a privileged position, to be well treated.
    être comme un pape
    the pope has spoken
    A subject was addressed with authority.
    le pape a parlé

    Related Words

    papacy
    The government or authority of the pope.
    papauté
    curia
    The administration of the Holy See.
    curie

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to someone very respectable or authoritative.
    That guy thinks he's a pope in this field.
    Ce gars-là se prend pour un pape dans ce domaine.
    Used to describe a person who has a lot of power over others.
    He is the pope of marketing in our company.
    Il est le pape du marketing dans notre entreprise.