Je me sens béni
The English phrase "I feel blessed" is translated into French as Je me sens béni.
Use this phrase to express a sense of divine or spiritual grace.
Which one should you use?
While Je me sens béni implies a sense of divine or spiritual grace, the phrase Je me sens chanceux is used to refer more generally to good luck or fortune.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the adjective must take an extra 'e' at the end to become Je me sens bénie. When you want to indicate the source of the blessing, use the preposition par, such as in Je me sens bénie par la vie.
Did you know?
- The word sens comes from both Latin and Frankish roots. While the Latin source refers to sensation, the Frankish source refers to 'direction', linking the act of feeling to a sense of orientation.
- While béni refers to spiritual grace, using it to describe a person in casual conversation can sometimes sound overly dramatic or even sarcastic to a French ear.
- The word béni shares an ancient root with the English word 'benison', an archaic term for a blessing that has almost entirely disappeared from modern English speech.
Examples in context
- Je me sens bénit.I feel blessed.Tatoeba #4681926 by sacredceltic, translation #3374199 by CK
- Je suis comblé(e) d'avoir le soutien de mes collègues.I feel blessed to have the support of my colleagues.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are talking about their lives over coffee.
- NathanJ'ai tout ce dont j'ai besoin.I have everything I need.
- LéaC'est vrai que tu as beaucoup de chance, Nathan.It is true that you are very lucky, Nathan.
- NathanOui, je me sens béni.Yes, I feel blessed.
- LéaMoi aussi, je ressens la même chose.I feel the same way too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries je, me, sens, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
