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bénédiction

blessing

noun beh-neh-deek-SYOHN Less Common
People & Society Religion

Origin: Latin benedictio

Usage Note

bénédiction is used both in religious contexts (a priest's blessing) and informally to mean a stroke of good luck. C'est une bénédiction ('it's a blessing') is used conversationally. The verb is bénir ('to bless').

Examples

"Le prêtre a donné sa bénédiction aux fidèles."

Natural Translation

The priest gave his blessing to the faithful.

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