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    Saints (en. Saints)

    /sɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who is considered holy in the Christian tradition.
    Saint Peter is one of Jesus' apostles.
    Saint Pierre est un des apôtres de Jésus.
    An honorary title given to certain Christians who have led exemplary lives.
    The saints are often invoked in prayers.
    Les saints sont souvent invoqués dans les prières.
    People who have been canonized by the Catholic Church.
    Saint Thérèse of Lisieux is loved by many believers.
    Sainte Thérèse de Lisieux est aimée de nombreux croyants.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sanctus', meaning 'sacred' or 'consecrated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    until doomsday
    At an indefinite date or one that will never happen.
    à la saint-glinglin
    the saints of the calendar
    The saints celebrated on a specific date in the Christian calendar.
    les saints du calendrier
    to call upon the saints
    To request the intercession of the saints in prayer.
    faire appel aux saints

    Related Words

    healthy
    Who is in good health, who has moral values.
    sain
    to sanctify
    To make something sacred or holy.
    sanctifier
    canonization
    The process by which the Church declares that a person is a saint.
    canonisation

    Slang Meanings

    To be in very good shape or healthy.
    After his treatment, he is as fit as a fiddle.
    Après sa cure, il est sain comme un saint.
    To show great patience or tolerance.
    He has the patience of a saint when he speaks about children.
    Il a une patience de saint quand il parle des enfants.