Vêpres (en. Vespers)

[vɛpʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Religious service celebrated in the evening.

Vespers are often accompanied by singing and prayers.

Les vêpres sont souvent accompagnées de chants et de prières.

Time of the day that precedes sunset.

He enjoys walking in the city during vespers.

Il aime se promener en ville lors des vêpres.

In certain traditions, it is a time for meditation or reflection.

Vespers is a special time for personal prayer.

Les vêpres sont un moment privilégié pour la prière personnelle.

The word 'vespers' comes from the Latin 'vespera', which means 'evening'.

to go to vespers

To participate in the evening religious service.

aller aux vêpres

to sing the vespers

To recite or sing hymns during the evening liturgy.

chanter les vêpres

prayer

The act of addressing God.

prière

liturgy

The set of rites and religious ceremonies.

liturgie

ancient vespers

Celebration of vespers according to ancient liturgical traditions.

vêpres anciennes

A moment of relaxation at the end of the day.

After a long day of work, he enjoys having his vespers in his garden.

Après une longue journée de travail, il aime faire ses vêpres dans son jardin.