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    Révérend (en. Reverend)

    /ʁe.ve.ʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An honorary title given to clergy, often used for Anglican priests.
    Reverend Smith officiated the ceremony.
    Le révérend Smith a officié la cérémonie.
    A person who performs religious functions in a community.
    The reverend is highly respected in our town.
    Le révérend est très respecté dans notre ville.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'reverendus', meaning 'one who must be respected'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reverence of the reverend
    An expression of deference towards a member of the clergy.
    révérence du révérend
    reverend father
    Title used for a priest in certain religious traditions.
    révérend père

    Related Words

    reverence
    Deep respect or admiration towards someone.
    révérence
    reverendissime
    Title used to express a very high level of respect, often for cardinals.
    révérendissime

    Slang Meanings

    Used ironically to refer to someone who is very strict.
    He thinks he’s the reverend of the office.
    Il se prend pour le révérend du bureau.
    Sometimes used to refer to a person who meddles too much in others' affairs.
    She is always the reverend of our group.
    Elle est toujours la révérend de notre groupe.