Prophète (en. Prophet)

/pʁɔ.fɛt/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

One who is considered to be sent by God and conveys divine messages.

Moses is regarded as a great prophet in Judaism.

Moïse est considéré comme un grand prophète dans le judaïsme.

Someone who predicts the future.

She presents herself as a prophet of modern times.

Elle se présente comme une prophète des temps modernes.

Someone who proclaims a truth or a new idea.

This thinker is often described as the prophet of social change.

Ce penseur est souvent décrite comme le prophète du changement social.

From Latin 'propheta', itself derived from Greek 'prophetēs', meaning 'one who speaks on behalf of' (pro- 'in front' and phēmi 'to announce').

prophet of doom

Someone who announces tragic events.

prophète de malheur

prophet in his own land

An individual who is not valued at their true worth in their own environment.

prophète dans son pays

listen to the voice of the prophet

To follow the advice or warnings of a wise person.

écoutez la voix du prophète

prophecy

Announcement made by a prophet about future events.

prophétie

prophetic

Relating to a prophet or prophecy.

prophétique

revelations

Information or truths given by means considered divine.

révélations

Person who expresses visionary ideas.

This coach is a true prophet of success.

Ce coach est un vrai prophète du succès.

Someone who makes predictions, often humorously.

You have become the prophet of football with your winning bets!

Tu es devenu le prophète du foot avec tes paris gagnants !