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révérend

reverend

noun reh-veh-RAHN Rare
People & Society Religion

Usage Note

Révérend is both a noun (le révérend) and a title of address for Protestant or Anglican clergy. In French Catholic contexts, le révérend père is used for a monk or priest. The feminine révérende exists but is rare. In informal French speech this title sounds formal or slightly archaic outside a religious setting.

Examples

"Le révérend a prononcé un discours émouvant."

Natural Translation

The reverend delivered a moving speech.

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