Prie-dieu (en. Pray-god)

/pʁi.djø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A piece of furniture used for prayer, often made of wood, with a kneeler.

In the church, there were several prie-dieux for the faithful to pray.

Dans l'église, il y avait plusieurs prie-dieux pour que les fidèles puissent prier.

Literally, 'prie-dieu' is used in a religious context.

She knelt before the prie-dieu to say her evening prayer.

Elle s'est agenouillée devant le prie-dieu pour dire sa prière du soir.

Object traditionally used in Christian households.

The prie-dieu is often found in the homes of Catholic families.

Le prie-dieu se trouve souvent dans les maisons des familles catholiques.

The term 'prie-dieu' comes from French, literally meaning 'pray to God.'

kneeling in front of a prie-dieu

To kneel to pray.

s'agenouiller devant un prie-dieu

family prie-dieu

Referenced to collective prayer within a household.

prie-dieu en famille

mass at the prie-dieu

To serve with a prie-dieu during a mass.

messe au prie-dieu

prayer

The act of praying, a request addressed to God.

prière

faith

Belief in a deity or religious principles.

foi

believer

A person who believes in a religion.

croyant

Expresses a sincere request to God.

He said his prayer at the prie-dieu as one asks for a favor.

Il a dit sa prière au prie-dieu comme on demande une faveur.

Represents an act of submission or a plea for forgiveness.

After making a mistake, he went to the prie-dieu to ask for forgiveness.

Après avoir commis une erreur, il s'est rendu au prie-dieu pour demander pardon.