Saintes (en. Holy)

[sɛt]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Feminine plural of saint.

Saints are often celebrated in Christian traditions.

Les saintes sont souvent célébrées dans les traditions chrétiennes.

Venerated figures for their virtuous life.

Saints have played an essential role in the history of the Church.

Les saintes ont joué un rôle essentiel dans l'histoire de l'Église.

From Latin 'sanctus' which means saint.

the holy scriptures

The sacred texts of Christianity.

les saintes écritures

the holy relics

The remains or objects associated with a saint.

les saintes reliques

honor to the saints

To show veneration or respect for the saints.

d'honneur aux saintes

saint

Person recognized for their holiness.

saint

holiness

Quality of a holy person.

sainteté

canonization

Process by which a person is declared a saint.

canonisation

Used to refer to a particularly virtuous person.

She is so devoted, she is a true saint.

Elle est tellement dévouée, c'est une vraie sainte.

Ironic reference to someone who thinks they are morally superior.

Don't act all saintly, everyone knows you're not perfect.

Ne fais pas ta sainte, tout le monde sait que tu n'es pas parfaite.