Sacratif (en. Sacrifice)
/sa.kʁa.tif/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Related to a sacrifice, often used in a religious context.
The sacratif ritual was essential to honor the gods.
Le rituel sacratif était essentiel pour honorer les dieux.
Designating something that requires a sacrifice.
His commitment to this cause was sacratif, as he had to give up a lot.
Son engagement dans cette cause était sacratif, car il a dû abandonner beaucoup.
Evoking a choice that leads to the loss of a personal advantage for the benefit of others.
He made a sacratif choice by helping those in greater need.
Il a fait un choix sacratif en aidant ceux qui en avaient plus besoin.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'sacrificium', meaning sacrifice.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sacratif and spiritual
Refers to a sacrifice that has a spiritual dimension.
sacratif et spirituel
sacratif in the name of love
An expression designating sacrifices made out of love.
sacratif au nom de l'amour
sacratif in art
Designates the sacrifices often made by artists for their passion.
sacratif dans l'art
Related Words
sacrifice
Action of giving something of value, often for a higher cause.
sacrifice
offering
Donations made, often in a religious setting, as a sign of devotion.
offrande
devotion
Sincere and serious attachment to a cause or a person.
dévotion
Slang Meanings
A sacrifice for the good of a group.
In this team, being sacratif is the norm.
Dans cette équipe, être sacratif est la norme.
To sacrifice oneself for a friend.
He is willing to be sacratif just to help him.
Il est prêt à être sacratif juste pour l'aider.