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    Prophètes (en. Prophets)

    /pʁo.fɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    One who utters divine messages or revelations.
    The prophets of the Old Testament played a key role in the history of the people of Israel.
    Les prophètes de l'Ancien Testament ont joué un rôle clé dans l'histoire du peuple d'Israël.
    A person who predicts future events.
    The famous prophet announced a period of prosperity for the region.
    Le célèbre prophète a annoncé une période de prospérité pour la région.
    An individual considered to have an exceptional vision or perception of the future.
    He was regarded as a prophet in his field, accurately predicting economic trends.
    Il était considéré comme un prophète dans son domaine, prédisant avec précision les tendances économiques.

    Etymology

    From ancient Greek 'prophetes', composed of 'pro' (before) and 'phanai' (to say).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a true prophet
    A person whose predictions turn out to be true.
    un vrai prophète
    the voice of the prophets
    Referring to people who express deep or critical truths.
    la voix des prophètes
    prophesying the end of the world
    Referring to extreme or alarming announcements regarding the future.
    prophétiser la fin du monde

    Related Words

    prophecy
    Act of predicting future events.
    prophétie
    prediction
    Announcement of a future fact.
    prédiction
    visionary
    A person with the ability to envision a different future.
    visionnaire

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who always seems to be right in their forecasts.
    He is the prophet of the group; he always knows what's going to happen.
    Il est le prophète du groupe, il sait toujours ce qui va se passer.
    A person who exaggerates their statements about the future.
    Stop acting like a prophet; everyone knows you love to dramatize.
    Arrête de faire le prophète, tout le monde sait que tu aimes dramatiser.