Christ

UK
/kraɪst/
US
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Translations

Christnoun
Christs
pl
ChristTitre religieux désignant Jésus-Christ.
The painting depicted Christ with a serene expression.
Le tableau représentait le Christ avec une expression sereine.
ChristLe Messie annoncé dans les Écritures hébraïques.
Early Christians proclaimed that Jesus was the Christ prophesied in the Old Testament.
Les premiers chrétiens proclamaient que Jésus était le Christ annoncé dans l’Ancien Testament.
Additional translations
messieAu sens figuré, pour une personne considérée comme un sauveur ou un libérateur.
Synonyms
Anointed One
Son of God
Lamb of God
Jesus Christ
Antonyms
Christproper noun
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Used as the personal title/name of Jesus of Nazareth.
ChristNom propre de Jésus de Nazareth dans l’usage chrétien.
Christ is worshiped by millions of Christians worldwide.
Le Christ est vénéré par des millions de chrétiens dans le monde.
Synonyms
Jesus Christ
Anointed One
Son of God
Good Shepherd
King of Kings
Prince of Peace
Antonyms
Christadjective
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to Jesus Christ.
christiqueRelatif au Christ; terme surtout théologique ou littéraire.
The Christ hymn in Philippians 2 exalts humility.
L’hymne christique de Philippiens 2 exalte l’humilité.
Christinterjection
UK
/kraɪst/
US
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Used informally as an exclamation of surprise, anger, or emphasis.
Mon DieuInterjection exprimant la surprise, la colère ou la frustration; registre familier, parfois blasphématoire.
Christ, that was a close call!
Mon Dieu, on a eu chaud !
Synonyms
oh my
bloody hell
holy smokes
holy moly
holy cow
good heavens
for God's sake
Good Lord
Oh my God
Jesus Christ
for heaven's sake
my word
well I'll be

Definitions

Christnoun
A representation of Jesus Christ, especially in art.
The painting depicted Christ with a serene expression.
A person regarded as a savior or liberator of a group of people.
The leader was seen as a Christ figure by his followers.
The Messiah foretold in Hebrew scripture; the anointed one awaited by the Jewish people.
Early Christians proclaimed that Jesus was the Christ prophesied in the Old Testament.
Christproper noun
Jesus of Nazareth, believed by Christians to be the Messiah and the Son of God.
Christ is worshiped by millions of Christians worldwide.
Christadjective
Attributive, relating to or associated with Jesus Christ.
The Christ hymn in Philippians 2 exalts humility.
Christinterjection
Used to express surprise, anger, frustration, or emphasis (often considered blasphemous or offensive).
Christ, that was a close call!