au nom de Jésus
The English phrase "in Jesus name" is translated into French as au nom de Jésus.
This phrase is used as a formulaic conclusion to prayers in Christian contexts, mirroring the English usage to indicate that a request is made through the authority of Jesus.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of au (at/to the), nom (name), de (of) and Jésus (Jesus).
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike English, which uses the possessive "Jesus' name", French uses the prepositional construction le nom de Jésus (the name of Jesus).
Did you know?
- In French, the phrase au nom de is used not only in prayer but also in legal contexts to indicate that someone is acting as an official representative or proxy.
- In some French-speaking African countries, the phrase au nom de Jésus is frequently used as a general exclamation of faith during daily conversation, not just at the end of a formal prayer.
- While au nom de Jésus is the standard translation, French speakers often end formal Catholic prayers with par Jésus-Christ, meaning 'through Jesus Christ'.
Examples in context
- Prions tous ensemble, au nom de Jésus, pour la paix dans le mondeLet's all pray together, in Jesus' name, for peace in the world
- Je te prie de me guider, au nom de Jésus. Amen.I pray you to guide me, in Jesus' name. Amen.
- Nous prions au nom de Jésus.We pray in Jesus' name.
- Je te demande cela au nom de Jésus.I ask this of you in Jesus' name.
- Tout est possible au nom de Jésus.Everything is possible in Jesus' name.
