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    Saint-roch (en. Saint roch)

    /sɛ̃ ʁɔʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A Christian saint, known for his intercession during epidemics.
    People often pray to Saint-Roch for healing.
    Les gens prient souvent Saint-Roch pour la guérison.
    A neighborhood or a church dedicated to Saint-Roch.
    Saint-Roch is famous for his magnificent sanctuary.
    Le Saint-Roch est célèbre pour son magnifique sanctuaire.

    Etymology

    The name comes from the Latin 'Rochus', which is derived from 'rock'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Saint-Roch protects
    A prayer to Saint-Roch for protection.
    Saint-Roch protège
    to have faith in Saint-Roch
    To firmly believe in the intercession of Saint-Roch.
    avoir la foi en Saint-Roch

    Related Words

    healing
    The act of restoring someone from their illness.
    guérison
    intercession
    The act of praying for someone else.
    intercession
    plague
    Contagious disease that ravaged Europe in history.
    peste

    Slang Meanings

    A word used to refer to someone pious.
    He is so saint-roch, he spends his time praying.
    Il est tellement saint-roch, il passe son temps à prier.
    An ironic reference to someone who takes themselves too seriously.
    Calm down, you are not Saint-Roch here.
    Calme-toi, tu n'es pas Saint-Roch ici.