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    Prêtre (en. Priest)

    /pʁɛtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Person dedicated to the service of a religion.
    The priest officiated during the Sunday mass.
    Le prêtre officiait pendant la messe dominicale.
    Religious dignitary.
    The priest celebrated the wedding at the church.
    Le prêtre a célébré le mariage à l'église.
    Person who has the power to celebrate religious rites.
    She asked the priest to bless their house.
    Elle a demandé au prêtre de bénir leur maison.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'presbyter', which designates an elder.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    as a priest
    in the role of a religious minister.
    en tant que prêtre
    priest and pastor
    used to designate different types of religious leaders.
    prêtre et pasteur
    the voice of the priest
    refers to moral or spiritual authority.
    la voix du prêtre

    Related Words

    sacrifice
    Offering to God, often practiced by priests.
    sacrifice
    celebration
    Action of celebrating a religious ceremony.
    célébration
    blessing
    Act by which a priest sanctifies a person or a thing.
    bénédiction

    Slang Meanings

    Informal term for a priest.
    The 'dad' at church is highly respected.
    Le 'papa' à l'église est très respecté.
    Used to designate a pious person.
    He's a true 'priest' when it comes to religious reading.
    C'est un vrai 'prêtre' quand il s'agit de lecture religieuse.