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    Pâtre (en. Shepherd)

    /pɑtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Definition: One who takes care of a flock of sheep.
    Example Sentence: The shepherd watches over his sheep in the field.
    Le pâtre surveille ses moutons dans le champ.
    Definition: Sermon or speech by a pastor in a church.
    Example Sentence: The shepherd gave an excellent sermon last Sunday.
    Le pâtre a donné un excellent sermon dimanche dernier.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'pastor', which means 'guardian of the flock'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: shepherd of the church
    Meaning: A pastor or religious minister in a Christian community.
    pâtre de l'église
    Phrase: shepherd of the flock
    Meaning: One who watches over sheep.
    pâtre de troupeau
    Phrase: to reach out to the shepherd
    Meaning: To ask for help or support.
    tendre la main au pâtre

    Related Words

    Related Word: herdsman
    Description: A person who tends to sheep.
    berger
    Related Word: pastor
    Description: A clerk or religious figure responsible for the spiritual guidance of a community.
    pasteur
    Related Word: flock
    Description: A group of animals, particularly sheep.
    troupeau

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: In a humorous context, can refer to someone who is naive or easily manipulated.
    Slang Example: Stop acting like a shepherd, don’t believe everything you hear!
    Arrête d'agir comme un pâtre, ne crois pas tout ce que tu entends !