Sainte (en. Holy)

[sɛ̃t]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A person recognized for their holiness, often canonized by the Church.

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux is venerated by millions of believers.

Sainte Thérèse de Lisieux est vénérée par des millions de croyants.

A respectable woman due to her piety.

She is a saint in her community, always helping others.

Elle est une sainte dans sa communauté, aidant toujours les autres.

From Latin 'sancta', meaning 'sacred' or 'considered holy'.

holy pretender

A person who acts respectable while engaging in irregular behavior.

sainte nitouche

to take the path of the holy

To take a spiritual or abstract journey towards something pure.

faire le chemin de la sainte

in the shade of the saints

In a peaceful or protected place.

à l'ombre des saints

saint

A man recognized for his holiness, often canonized by the Church.

saint

sanctuary

A consecrated place, usually associated with saints.

sanctuaire

to sanctify

To make something sacred or holy.

sanctifier

Used to describe someone hypocritical.

Look at her, she plays the saint while doing the opposite.

Regarde-la, elle joue la sainte alors qu'elle fait le contraire.

Refers to a person who is extreme in their morality.

She is truly saintly, never a bad deed.

Elle est vraiment sainte, jamais une mauvaise action.