Saint-georges (en. Saint george)

/sɛ̃ ʒɔʁʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A patron saint, often depicted fighting a dragon.
Saint George is celebrated on April 23rd.
Saint-Georges est célébré le 23 avril.
A legendary figure represented in various cultures.
The story of Saint George is popular in many countries.
L'histoire de Saint-Georges est populaire dans de nombreux pays.
A metro line in Paris and a station on line 13.
The Saint George station is located in the 9th arrondissement.
La station Saint-Georges est située dans le 9ème arrondissement.

Etymology

The name 'Georges' comes from the Greek 'Georgios', which means 'farmer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Saint George and the dragon
Reference to the legend where Saint George fights a dragon.
Saint-Georges et le dragon
Feast of Saint George
Celebration in honor of Saint George.
Fête de Saint-Georges

Related Words

dragon
Mythical creature that Saint George defeated.
dragon
saint
Term designating a person recognized for their holiness in Christianity.
saint
legend
Traditional narrative highlighting extraordinary characters.
légende

Slang Meanings

A term used to refer to a hero in a desperate situation.
He became the Saint George of our team, saving the match at the last minute.
Il est devenu le saint-Georges de notre équipe, sauvant le match à la dernière minute.
Expression for someone fighting against difficult circumstances.
She is the Saint George of this company, fighting for its survival.
Elle est la saint-Georges de cette entreprise, luttant pour sa survie.