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    Vénérable (en. Venerable)

    /ve.ne.ʁabl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Worthy of veneration, respected for its wisdom or antiquity.
    The venerable monk shared his wisdom with the entire community.
    Le moine vénérable a partagé sa sagesse avec toute la communauté.
    Describes an elderly person who is respected and honored.
    This man is a venerable member of our society.
    Cet homme est un membre vénérable de notre société.
    Characterized by great antiquity.
    This venerable tree has centuries of history.
    Cet arbre vénérable a des siècles d'histoire.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'venerabilis', which means 'worthy of veneration'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a venerable ancestor
    Refers to a respected and honored ancestor in a family or culture.
    un ancêtre vénérable
    a venerable tradition
    A tradition that is respected due to its antiquity and cultural value.
    une tradition vénérable
    a venerable knowledge
    A knowledge that has been passed down and respects previous generations.
    un savoir vénérable

    Related Words

    veneration
    A feeling of respect or admiration for something sacred or ancient.
    vénération
    venerable
    A synonymous term that has a similar meaning but is used in a slightly different context.
    vénérable

    Slang Meanings

    Used ironically to refer to someone old and outdated.
    This artist has a venerable style, but he's out of touch.
    Cet artiste a un style vénérable, mais il n'est pas dans le coup.
    Refers to a recognized expert in a field who struggles to adapt to new trends.
    It's clear that this professor is venerable, but he needs to evolve with the times.
    Il est évident que ce professeur est vénérable, mais il doit évoluer avec le temps.