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    Prédicateur (en. Preacher)

    /pʁe.di.ka.tœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who preaches within a religion.
    The preacher captivated the audience with his inspiring speech.
    Le prédicateur a captivé l'auditoire avec son discours inspirant.
    Someone who expresses opinions vehemently.
    This author became a preacher of truth in his book.
    Cet auteur est devenu un prédicateur de la vérité dans son livre.
    A member of the clergy responsible for delivering sermons.
    The preacher celebrated mass in front of a large assembly.
    Le prédicateur a célébré la messe devant une grande assemblée.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'praedicare', which means 'to announce' or 'to preach'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To preach in the desert
    To speak without being listened to or understood.
    prêcher dans le désert
    To be a preacher of the good news
    To spread a positive message with enthusiasm.
    être un prédicateur de la bonne nouvelle

    Related Words

    Preaching
    Religious or moral discourse often delivered by a preacher.
    prêche
    Sermon
    A recorded religious discourse from a service.
    sermon
    Faith
    Personal conviction in religious principles.
    foi

    Slang Meanings

    A passionate preacher.
    This speaker is a true preacher; you can feel his passion in his words.
    Cet orateur est un vrai prédicateur, on sent sa passion dans ses mots.
    A fanatic who insists on his beliefs.
    Watch out for him; he's a true preacher in his ideas, he doesn't let go of anything.
    Attention à lui, c'est un vrai prédicateur dans ses idées, il ne lâche rien.