Pasteur (en. Pastor)

/pas.tœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Minister of Christian worship, notably in Reformed and evangelical Churches.

The pastor preached on the importance of faith.

Le pasteur a prêché sur l'importance de la foi.

Person who takes care of a herd of cattle.

The pastor watches over his sheep in the mountains.

Le pasteur veille sur ses moutons dans la montagne.

Comes from the Latin 'pastor', which means 'guardian of the flock'.

soul pastor

a pastor who takes care of the spiritual needs of the faithful.

pasteur d'âme

call to the pastor

request for spiritual guidance.

appel au pasteur

worship

religious practice or prayer service.

culte

faith

trust in God or in a religious doctrine.

foi

preaching

act of delivering a sermon.

prédication

Said informally to refer to a pastor, sometimes perceived as being too strict.

He is a true 'pastor', always giving lessons.

Il est un vrai 'pasteur', toujours à donner des leçons.

Term used to refer to a person who cares for others, in a caring manner.

She is like a pastor for our problems.

Elle est comme un pasteur pour nos problèmes.