Sacrifiant (en. Sacrificing)

/sakʁi.fjɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

One who is ready to make a sacrifice.

He became a sacrificing figure for the cause of peace.

Il est devenu un sacrifiant pour la cause de la paix.

Related to a sacrifice.

The sacrificing of an offer is often considered in rituals.

Le sacrifiant d'une offre est souvent considéré dans les rituels.

Dedicated to a noble purpose, often at the expense of oneself.

She has always had a sacrificing spirit towards her family.

Elle a toujours eu un esprit sacrifiant envers sa famille.

From the Latin 'sacrificare', meaning 'to make a sacrifice'.

sacrificing his life

Devoting oneself to a cause at the risk of one's own life.

sacrifiant sa vie

sacrificing act

An act that involves giving up something valuable.

acte sacrifiant

sacrificing for others

Putting the needs of others before one's own.

sacrifiant pour les autres

sacrifice

Action of giving up something valuable.

sacrifice

devotion

Deep attachment to a cause or a person.

dévotion

altruism

Selfless concern for the well-being of others.

altruisme

Informal term for someone who gives a lot for their community.

This guy is a true sacrificer, always there to help.

Ce gars est un vrai sacrifiant, toujours présent pour aider.

Pejorative usage to describe someone who sacrifices too much without return.

Stop being a sacrificer, think a little about yourself!

Arrête d'être un sacrifiant, pense un peu à toi !