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    Sacré (en. Sacred)

    /sakʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One that has been consecrated by a religious rite.
    The king was crowned in the cathedral.
    Le roi a été sacré dans la cathédrale.
    Refers to something respected or considered sacred.
    Freedom is a sacred right.
    La liberté est un droit sacré.
    Refers to something extremely important.
    Time is a sacred commodity.
    Le temps est un bien sacré.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sacratus', past participle of 'sacrare' which means 'to consecrate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Sacred blue
    Expression of surprise or horror.
    sacrebleu
    Sacred Heart
    Heart of Jesus, used to refer to a church or a holy place.
    sacre cœur
    A sacred piece
    An impressive person or thing.
    un sacré morceau

    Related Words

    To sacralize
    To make sacred, to render worthy of veneration.
    sacraliser
    Sacralization
    The act of making something sacred.
    sacralisation
    Sacrality
    The character of what is sacred.
    sacralité

    Slang Meanings

    Used to express strong intensity.
    It's a sacred challenge we have ahead of us.
    C'est un sacré défi que nous avons devant nous.
    Used to mark the importance of something.
    It's sacred, you mustn't touch it.
    C'est sacré, il ne faut pas y toucher.