la prière du Seigneur
The English phrase "the lord's prayer" is translated into French as la prière du Seigneur.
This phrase refers to the traditional Christian prayer taught by Jesus to his disciples.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of la prière (the prayer) and du Seigneur (of the Lord).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, the word sanctifié may be replaced with sacré.
Did you know?
- The word Seigneur is used in French to address God, but it was also the title for a feudal land owner.
- The French word Seigneur shares a common ancestor with the English word 'senior', stemming from the Latin 'seniōrem'.
- In France, the Notre Père is the more common way to refer to this prayer in daily conversation than the formal la prière du Seigneur.
Examples in context
- Nous allons réciter la prière du Seigneur.We are going to recite the Lord's prayer.
- Elle connaît la prière du Seigneur par cœur.She knows the Lord's prayer by heart.
- L'enfant a appris la prière du Seigneur.The child learned the Lord's prayer.
Example conversation
A young girl is practicing for her first communion at home.
- NathanEmma, est-ce que tu peux réciter la prière du Seigneur ?Emma, can you recite the Lord's prayer?
- EmmaOui, je l'ai apprise hier.Yes, I learned it yesterday.
- NathanC'est très bien, ma petite fille.That is very good, my little girl.
- EmmaMerci, papa.Thank you, dad.
