St (en. St)
/ɛs t/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Abbreviation used to designate a saint.
The gift to give was a medal of St. Michael.
Le cadeau à donner était une médaille de St. Michel.
Religious figure representing a saint.
The painting depicts St. Peter in prayer.
Le tableau représente St. Pierre en prière.
Etymology
Derived from the old French 'sain', meaning saint.
Common Phrases and Expressions
St. Valentine
Festival of lovers celebrated on February 14.
St. Valentin
St. James
Reference to the patron saint of pilgrims.
St. Jacques
St. Germain
Name of a historic neighborhood in Paris.
St. Germain
Related Words
saint
Person recognized for their piety or miracles.
saint
saint
Woman recognized for her piety or miracles.
sainte
Slang Meanings
Term used in informal language to talk about something cool or stylish.
This new smartphone is really st!
Ce nouveau smartphone est vraiment st !
Used to refer to a close friend.
I'm going out with my st today.
Je vais sortir avec mes st aujourd'hui.