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    Saint-père (en. Holy father)

    /sɛ̃ pɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Honorific designation of the pope in the Catholic tradition.
    The saint-father delivered an inspiring speech during the mass.
    Le saint-père a prononcé un discours inspirant lors de la messe.
    Reference to a supreme religious authority.
    The faithful often eagerly await the saint-father's views on moral issues.
    Les fidèles attendent souvent avec impatience l'avis du saint-père sur des questions morales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sanctus' meaning 'sacred' and 'pater' meaning 'father'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    words of the saint-father
    The teachings given by the pope.
    parole du saint-père
    blessing of the saint-father
    A blessing given by the pope.
    bénédiction du saint-père
    apostolic journey of the saint-father
    Journey undertaken by the pope to meet the faithful.
    voyage apostolique du saint-père

    Related Words

    pope
    Head of the Catholic Church.
    pape
    cardinal
    A high dignitary of the Catholic Church.
    cardinal
    clergy
    The group of individuals serving the Church.
    clergé

    Slang Meanings

    Used ironically to refer to a person who takes themselves too seriously.
    He acts like the saint-father in this committee.
    Il se prend pour le saint-père dans cette commission.