Sacrée (en. Sacred)
/sa.kʁe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is related to religion or spirituality.
This relic is considered a sacred thing.
Cette relique est considérée comme une chose sacrée.
That which has great importance or high value.
It is a sacred moment for our family.
C'est un moment sacré pour notre famille.
Extremely precious, exceptional.
It is a sacred experience that I will never forget.
C'est une expérience sacrée que je n'oublierai jamais.
Etymology
From the Latin 'sacra', which means 'sacred', referring to what is dedicated to the gods.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sacred truth
An undeniable, fundamental truth.
sacrée vérité
sacred day
A particularly important and memorable day.
sacrée journée
a sacred number
A person or event that stands out strikingly.
un sacré numéro
Related Words
sanctuary
A place reserved for worship or prayer.
sanctuaire
to sacralize
To make something sacred.
sacraliser
to sacrifice
To offer something as a sacrifice.
sacrifier
Slang Meanings
Exclamation to express astonishment.
Sacred molecule! It's incredible!
Sacrée molécule! C'est incroyable!
Used to emphasize a fact or truth.
It's sacred, I tell you!
C'est sacré, je te le dis!