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    Prières (en. Prayers)

    /pʁi.ɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of praying; words or formulas spoken during prayer.
    Evening prayers are a time for calm and reflection.
    Les prières du soir sont un moment de calme et de réflexion.
    Specific requests made to God or a saint.
    He made prayers for his health and that of his family.
    Il a formulé des prières pour sa santé et celle de sa famille.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'prière', from Latin 'precaria', meaning 'request, prayer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make prayers
    to express wishes or hopes through prayer.
    faire des prières
    intercessory prayers
    prayers made to obtain graces for other people.
    prières d’intercession
    to say one's prayers
    to pray.
    dire ses prières
    morning prayers
    prayers said at the beginning of the day.
    prières du matin
    to attain prayers
    to obtain something through prayer.
    décrocher des prières

    Related Words

    to pray
    To address a deity with invocations or supplications.
    prier
    silent prayer
    Prayer made without words, in meditation.
    prière silencieuse
    prior
    Related to a prayer, especially in a religious context.
    prieur

    Slang Meanings

    To make requests.
    In this area, everyone makes prayers to get a job.
    Dans ce coin, tout le monde fait desprières pour avoir du travail.
    To pray for trivial things.
    He spent the evening making prayers to win the lottery.
    Il a passé la soirée à faire des prières pour gagner à la loterie.