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    Priant (en. Praying)

    /pʁi.ɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is in the act of praying.
    He is praying at the altar.
    Il est priant devant l'autel.
    Refers to a beseeching look.
    His expression was pleading, seeking help.
    Son expression était priant, cherchant de l'aide.
    Refers to something that evokes a heartfelt request.
    This painting has a praying air that touches the soul.
    Ce tableau a un air priant qui touche l'âme.

    Etymology

    From the verb pray, derived from the Latin 'precari'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look with pleading eyes
    To look with a beseeching expression.
    regarder avec des yeux priants
    to say a praying prayer
    To express a fervent request through a prayer.
    faire une prière priant
    to have a praying demeanor
    To act in a way that evokes compassion.
    avoir un comportement priant

    Related Words

    prayer
    The act of praying, addressing God.
    prière
    beseech
    To ask insistently and often with despair.
    implorer
    supplication
    A humble and respectful request.
    supplication

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a desperate situation where one asks for help.
    After losing his job, he was truly in a praying attitude.
    Après avoir perdu son emploi, il était vraiment dans une attitude priant.
    To make an insistent request.
    He was praying to his boss for a promotion.
    Il a été priant auprès de son patron pour obtenir une promotion.