je suis un enfant de Dieu
The English phrase "I am a child of God" is expressed in French as je suis un enfant de Dieu.
This phrase is a statement of religious faith expressing that one is a spiritual child of the Creator.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of je suis (I am), un enfant (a child), de (of) and Dieu (God).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word enfant means 'child'. While un enfant is often used as a generic term for humanity, if the speaker is female, the phrase can be adjusted to je suis une enfant de Dieu to reflect the feminine gender.
Did you know?
- The word enfant comes from the Latin īnfantem, which literally means 'unable to speak'. This refers to the period of a child's life before they have acquired language.
- Although suis means 'am', it is the same word used in French to say 'I follow' (je suis), as in following a path or a leader.
- The word enfant is used in the expression enfant terrible to describe a person who is unconventional or disruptive, regardless of their actual age.
Examples in context
- Dans mon cœur, je suis un enfant de Dieu.In my heart, I am a child of God.
- Il faut se souvenir que je suis un enfant de Dieu.One must remember that I am a child of God.
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are discussing their spiritual beliefs.
- HugoQue signifie la foi pour toi, Emma ?What does faith mean to you, Emma?
- EmmaCela signifie que je suis un enfant de Dieu.It means that I am a child of God.
- HugoC'est une très belle façon de le voir.That is a very beautiful way to see it.
- EmmaOui, cela me donne beaucoup de paix.Yes, it gives me a lot of peace.
