Trinité (en. Trinity)

/tʁinite/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Concept of unity and diversity in God, comprising the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The trinity is at the heart of the Christian faith.
La trinité est au cœur de la foi chrétienne.
Essential elements forming a whole, like a perfect trinity.
This trio of friends forms an inseparable trinity.
Ce trio d'amis forme une trinité inséparable.

Etymology

From Latin 'trinitas', meaning 'three' or 'third'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the Holy Trinity
Specific reference to the Christian trinity.
la Sainte Trinité
trinity of friendship
Concept expressing an intimate relationship among three persons.
trinité de l'amitié

Related Words

triad
A set of three elements.
triad
trine
Term used to refer to something threefold.
trielle

Slang Meanings

Phrase indicating a perfect thing made up of three elements.
This recipe is a trinity of flavors.
Cette recette est une trinité de saveurs.
Humorous use to refer to a group of three friends always together.
We are the trinity, no matter what happens.
Nous sommes la trinité, quoi qu'il arrive.