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    Prélats (en. Prelates)

    [pʁe.la]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    People holding a high rank in the hierarchy of the Church.
    The prelates gather to discuss Church matters.
    Les prélats se réunissent pour discuter des affaires de l'Église.
    Terminology designating cardinals and bishops.
    The Pope summoned all the prelates for a special conference.
    Le pape a convoqué tous les prélats pour une conférence spéciale.
    They often hold important positions within dioceses.
    Some prelates are responsible for several parishes.
    Cértains prélats sont responsables de plusieurs paroisses.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praelatus', meaning 'preferred, elevated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the prelates of the Church
    Reference to high-ranking members of the clergy.
    les prélats de l'Église
    meeting of the prelates
    A gathering of those who hold high positions in the Church.
    réunion des prélats

    Related Words

    clergy
    The totality of ordained persons in a Church.
    clergé
    episcopate
    The rank or function of bishops.
    épiscopat
    ecclesiastical hierarchy
    The organization of different levels of the Church hierarchy.
    hierarchie ecclésiastique

    Slang Meanings

    A humorous term for someone who preaches a lot.
    Stop acting like a prelate with all this morality.
    Arrête de faire le prélat avec toutes ces moralités.
    Used to talk about someone with a pretentious attitude.
    He thinks he's a prelate when he's just a simple believer.
    Il se prend pour un prélat alors qu'il n'est qu'un simple croyant.