Amen

Translations

amennoun
amens
pl
UK
/ˈɑː.men/, /ˈeɪ.men/
US
/ˈɑː.men/, /ˈeɪ.men/
amenRéponse liturgique exprimant l’assentiment.
A heartfelt amen rose from the pews after the blessing.
Un amen sincère s’est élevé des bancs après la bénédiction.
Additional translations
cadence plagaleMusique.
amenadverb
Additional translations
amenEmploi biblique et archaïque.
ameninterjection
UK
/ˈɑː.men/, /ˈeɪ.men/
US
/ɑːˈmɛn/, /ˈeɪ.mɛn/
When she said we should all work together to make the world a better place, everyone in the room said, 'Amen!'
Quand elle a dit que nous devions tous travailler ensemble pour rendre le monde meilleur, tout le monde dans la salle a répondu : « Amen ! »
amenÀ la fin d’une prière.
The congregation bowed their heads and said, 'Amen,' at the end of the pastor's prayer.
L’assemblée a baissé la tête et a dit : « Amen », à la fin de la prière du pasteur.
amenverb
amened
Past Simple
amened
Past Participle
amening
Gerund
Rare but attested transitive/intransitive verb meaning “to say amen (to); to endorse or approve.”
approuverSoutenu; souvent avec l’idée de ratifier ou d’avaliser.
Many citizens amened the mayor’s proposal for new parks.
De nombreux citoyens ont approuvé la proposition du maire pour de nouveaux parcs.

Definitions

amennoun
An utterance of the word “amen,” especially as a response by a congregation expressing assent.
A heartfelt amen rose from the pews after the blessing.
Music: a plagal cadence (subdominant–tonic) traditionally used to conclude hymns.
The choir ended the anthem with a smooth amen that resolved perfectly.
amenadverb
Archaic: truly; certainly; verily (used to emphasize the truth of a statement).
"Amen, I say unto you, one of you will betray me."
ameninterjection
Used to express strong agreement or approval.
When she said we should all work together to make the world a better place, everyone in the room said, 'Amen!'
Used at the end of a prayer to express solemn ratification or agreement.
The congregation bowed their heads and said, 'Amen,' at the end of the pastor's prayer.
amenverb
To give assent or approval to; to say “amen” to something that has been said or done.
Many citizens amened the mayor’s proposal for new parks.