ressuscité
In French, "risen" is translated as ressuscité.
In a religious context, this term specifically refers to the resurrection of Christ or the dead.
Meaning: having risen (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the adjective is ressuscitée. The masculine plural form is ressuscités.
Did you know?
- In French, the word ressuscité is used for the dead, but to describe dough that has 'risen' in the oven, the word levé is used instead.
- In French, a 'risen' spirit or ghost is more often called revenant, which literally means 'one who comes back'.
- In French, if you describe a person as ressuscité in a non-religious, metaphorical way, it often implies they have returned from a long period of absence or 'disappearance' from social life.
Examples in context
- Le Christ est ressuscité.Christ is risen.This sentence is useful for stating that Christ is risen.Tatoeba #1532481 by Rovo, translation #4877624 by jshholland
- Aujourd'hui, Jésus est ressuscité des morts.Today Jesus has risen from the dead.This sentence is useful for saying that Jesus has risen from the dead.Tatoeba #8734279 by Julien_PDC, translation #4038886 by mervert1
- Chers frères et sœurs, Jésus-Christ est ressuscité ! L'amour a triomphé de la haine, la vie a vaincu la mort, la lumière a dissipé les ténèbres !Dear Brothers and Sisters, Jesus Christ is risen! Love has triumphed over hatred, life has conquered death, light has dispelled the darkness!This sentence is useful for a religious declaration about Jesus Christ being risen.Tatoeba #8734326 by Julien_PDC, translation #4042329 by Hybrid
- Il se lève tous les matins à 6h.He rises every morning at 6 a.m.
- Le soleil surgit à l'horizon.The sun rises on the horizon.
- Une nouvelle génération d'artistes émerge dans le monde de l'art.A new generation of artists is rising in the art world.
- Aujourd'hui, j'ai décidé de me lever tôt.Today, I decided to rise early.
- Je me réveille tard le week-end.I rise late on weekends.
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Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are discussing a religious painting in a museum.
- EmmaRegarde ce tableau du Christ ressuscité.Look at this painting of the risen Christ.
- LucasC'est magnifique, les couleurs sont très vives.It is magnificent, the colors are very bright.
- EmmaL'artiste a voulu montrer un homme ressuscité.The artist wanted to show a risen man.
- LucasJe trouve que c'est très émouvant, Emma.I find it very moving, Emma.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
