bénédictions
The English phrase "blessings" is translated into French as bénédictions.
bénédictions refers to prayers for God's favor and protection to be bestowed upon someone. While 'bénédictions' is used in a religious context, it can also be used metaphorically to describe positive events or gifts in life, much like in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The word bénédictions is composed of the prefix béné- (well/good) and the root -diction (speaking/saying), literally meaning "good words".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is bénédiction, which is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- To describe the specific act of saying a blessing before a meal, French uses the phrase dire le bénédicité.
- French speakers may use bénédiction ironically to describe a sudden, surprising piece of luck that solves a problem, even if they are not religious.
- While bénédiction is the literal translation, French speakers often use the word grâce to describe the state of being blessed or receiving divine favor.
Examples in context
- Que les bénédictions de Dieu soient sur vous.May the blessings of God rest upon you.This sentence shows how to express the wish that God's blessings rest upon someone using bénédictions.Tatoeba #12864148 by menaud, translation #1801641 by Spamster
- La santé et l’intelligence sont les deux bénédictions de la vie.Health and intellect are the two blessings of life.This sentence uses bénédictions to describe health and intellect as gifts of life.Tatoeba #870969 by Scott, translation #870634 by Scott
- Je prie à Dieu pour que vous passiez une journée pleine d'amour et de bonheur mais surtout pleine de bénédictions.I pray to God that you have a day full of love and happiness but above all, full of blessings.This sentence uses bénédictions to wish someone a day full of them.Tatoeba #10900428 by Objectivesea, translation #10900423 by Objectivesea
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Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are at a church service.
- EmmaGabriel, as-tu ressenti la paix de ses bénédictions ?Gabriel, did you feel the peace of his blessings?
- GabrielOui Emma, je me sens très apaisé.Yes Emma, I feel very peaceful.
- EmmaC'est une chance de recevoir de telles bénédictions.It is a blessing to receive such blessings.
- GabrielAbsolument, nous devons être reconnaissants.Absolutely, we must be grateful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
