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benediction

UK
/ˌbɛn.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
US
/ˌbɛn.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Translations

benedictionnoun
benedictions
pl
UK
/ˌbɛn.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
US
/ˌbɛn.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
The priest gave a benediction to the congregation before they left the church.
Le prêtre a donné une bénédiction à l’assemblée avant qu’elle ne quitte l’église.
bénédictionAu sens d’un souhait bienveillant ou d’une formule de vœux.
The retiring teacher received a heartfelt benediction from her colleagues.
La professeure partant à la retraite a reçu une bénédiction chaleureuse de la part de ses collègues.
Additional translations
bénédictionDans le contexte liturgique catholique, notamment « Bénédiction du Saint-Sacrement ».
Synonyms
blessing
prayer
invocation
sanction
approval

Definitions

benedictionnoun
A blessing, especially one given at the end of a religious service.
The priest gave a benediction to the congregation before they left the church.
An expression of good wishes.
The retiring teacher received a heartfelt benediction from her colleagues.
A Christian devotional service, particularly in Roman Catholic tradition, in which the Blessed Sacrament is exposed and hymns and prayers are offered.
After Mass the congregation stayed for Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
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