Usage Note
Prophète refers to a religious prophet or, figuratively, someone who predicts the future. The French proverb nul n'est prophète en son pays ('no one is a prophet in their own land') is widely known. The feminine prophétesse exists but is far less common; the related verb is prophétiser (to prophesy).
Examples
"Selon la Bible, Élie était un grand prophète."
Natural Translation
According to the Bible, Elijah was a great prophet.
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