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    Saint-elme (en. Saint elmo)

    sɛ̃.t εlm

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Luminous electrical phenomenon producing a glow on pointed objects.
    Sailors observed a saint-elme on the mast during the storm.
    Les marins ont observé un saint-elme sur le mât pendant la tempête.
    Natural phenomenon often considered an omen for sailors.
    A saint-elme appeared just before the ship entered dangerous waters.
    Un saint-elme est apparu juste avant que le navire n'entre dans des eaux dangereuses.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'Sanctus Elmo', referring to Saint Erme, the patron saint of sailors.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have a saint-elme
    To feel a sense of hope or protection in a critical situation.
    Avoir un saint-elme
    Saint-Elme on the mast
    Observation of a luminous phenomenon before a storm.
    Saint-Elme au mât
    Premonition of saint-elme
    Feeling of imminent danger perceived by sailors.
    Prémonition de saint-elme

    Related Words

    Saint-Elmo flames
    Similar phenomenon on objects during stormy conditions.
    flammes de Saint-Elme
    storm
    Atmospheric disturbance characterized by lightning and thunder.
    orage
    sailor
    Person who navigates a boat or ship.
    marin

    Slang Meanings

    Unexplainable feeling of safety in a risky situation.
    When the saint-elme shone on the boat, the sailors felt confident.
    Quand le saint-elme a brillé sur le bateau, les marins se sont sentis en confiance.
    Term for a period of calm before the storm.
    It is said that there is always a saint-elme before the real storm breaks.
    On dit qu'il y a toujours un saint-elme avant que le vrai orage n'éclate.