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    Priai (en. Prayed)

    /pʁi.e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of praying; a set of prayers.
    Tonight's prayers are particularly moving.
    Les prières de ce soir sont particulièrement émouvantes.
    A fervent request addressed to God or a deity.
    She made a priai for her friend's health.
    Elle a formulé un priai pour la santé de son ami.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'prier', with influence from the Latin ending -ai.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a priai
    to express a sincere request.
    faire un priai
    collective priai
    prayers made in a group.
    priai collectif
    silent priai
    request made in silence, without words.
    priai silencieux

    Related Words

    prayer
    The act of praying, a supplication formula.
    prière
    praying
    One who prays.
    priant
    to pray
    To ask for something fervently.
    prier

    Slang Meanings

    To pray insistently.
    He prayed so much that it seems like every time he makes a priai.
    Il a tellement prié qu'on dirait qu'il fait un priai à chaque fois.
    Urgent need for something.
    I have a priai for a helping hand before tonight.
    J'ai un priai pour un coup de main avant ce soir.