Prêtres (en. Priests)

[pʁɛtʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Religious official who conducts sacred rites.

The priests celebrate mass every Sunday.

Les prêtres célèbrent la messe tous les dimanches.

Member of a clergy in certain religions.

The priest gave an inspiring sermon.

Le prêtre a prononcé un sermon inspirant.

A person with spiritual influence in the community.

Priests often play a central role in the lives of the faithful.

Les prêtres jouent souvent un rôle central dans la vie des fidèles.

From Latin 'presbyter', meaning 'elder', a reference to a former member of the clergy.

parish priest

A priest responsible for a specific parish.

prêtre de la paroisse

prayer of the priests

A special prayer celebrated by the priests.

prière des prêtres

priest at mass

The priest who leads the mass.

prêtre à la messe

priesthood

Function or dignity of a priest.

sacerdoce

ritual

Set of rites practiced by a priest.

rituel

worship

Religious ceremonies led by priests.

cultes

Priest in popular jargon to refer to someone who provides spiritual service.

He is like a priest to me, always there to listen to my problems.

Il est comme un prêtre pour moi, toujours là pour écouter mes problèmes.

Term used to describe a good advisor.

He is my priest, he guides me in my choices.

C'est mon prêtre, il me guide dans mes choix.