Trinité
/tʁi.ni.te/feminine
The English word "trinity" is translated into French as Trinité.
Trinité is a feminine noun used in Christianity to refer to the three persons of the Godhead. While it can be used metaphorically to describe any group or set of three people or things, it is most commonly associated with religious contexts.
Meaning: Christianity: three persons of the Godhead (name)
Which one should you use?
In secular contexts, when referring to a general group or set of three related things, the term triade is more common than trinité.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Trinité is feminine. When referring to the Christian concept, it is almost always preceded by the definite article la, as in la Trinité.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʁi.ni.te/
Did you know?
- The word Trinité can appear in French names of places, such as 'La Trinité' in the French West Indies, marking its historical and cultural influence.
- While Trinité refers to the divine trio, French uses the word ternaire to describe things consisting of three parts in a technical or musical context.
- In French, the phrase la Sainte Trinité is used for 'the Holy Trinity', but the adjective Sainte is capitalized to maintain the divine status of the noun.
Examples in context
- Le Père, le Fils et le Saint-Esprit forment la Sainte Trinité.The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit form the Holy Trinity.This sentence is useful for showing how the Father, Son and Holy Spirit form the Trinité.Tatoeba #13038563 by menaud, translation #13038547 by araneo
- Le Père, le Fils et le Saint-Esprit constituent la Sainte Trinité.The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit make up the Holy Trinity.This sentence is useful for showing how the Father, Son and Holy Spirit constitute the Trinité.Tatoeba #13038564 by menaud, translation #13038565 by menaud
- La Sainte Trinité est composée de trois personnes : le Père, le Fils et le Saint-Esprit.The Holy Trinity is made up of three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.This sentence is useful for showing that the Trinité is composed of three persons.Tatoeba #13410555 by Ioan_Cristian, translation #13410574 by Ioan_Cristian
- Je crois en la Trinité.I believe in the Trinity.
- La Trinité chrétienne est composée du Père, du Fils et du Saint-Esprit.The Christian Trinity is composed of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are discussing a painting in a church.
- GabrielCe tableau représente la Trinité.This painting represents the Trinity.
- EmmaOui, on voit bien les trois personnes.Yes, you can clearly see the three persons.
- GabrielC'est un symbole fort de la Trinité.It is a powerful symbol of the Trinity.
- EmmaC'est magnifique et très inspirant.It is magnificent and very inspiring.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trinity” translations and entries Trinité, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry trinité.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
