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    Prélat (en. Prelate)

    /pʁe.lɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title given to certain dignitaries of the Church.
    The prelate presided over the religious ceremony.
    Le prélat a présidé la cérémonie religieuse.
    A person with spiritual authority within an ecclesiastical hierarchy.
    The prelate delivered a speech at the synod.
    Le prélat a prononcé un discours lors du synode.
    Cleric who holds an important position.
    The decisions of the prelate influence the lives of the faithful.
    Les décisions du prélat influencent la vie des fidèles.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'praelatus', the past participle of 'praeferre', meaning 'to prefer, to put forward'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Roman prelate
    Dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church.
    prélat romain
    Ecclesiastical prelate
    Dignitary of a church, usually of high rank.
    prélat ecclésiastique
    Prelate of the Church
    A person having spiritual authority generally within the Church.
    prélat de l'Église

    Related Words

    church
    Religious institution.
    église
    dignitary
    Person holding a high office.
    dignitaire
    spirituality
    Spiritual aspect of human life.
    spiritualité

    Slang Meanings

    Term used ironically to refer to someone strict or dogmatic.
    Don't be so prelate, give a little freedom.
    Ne sois pas si prélat, laisse un peu de liberté.