consacré

consecrated, dedicated

adjective kohn-sah-KREH Rare

Also means

established, time-honoured

Usage Note

Consacré is the past participle of consacrer used as an adjective. In a religious context it means 'consecrated' (a lieu consacré is a holy site); in everyday use it means 'established' or 'hallowed by tradition', as in l'expression consacrée (the standard expression). The feminine form is consacrée.

Examples

"C'est l'expression consacrée dans ce cas."

Natural Translation

That is the established expression in this case.

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