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bless

UK
/blɛs/
US
/blɛs/

Translations

blessverb
blessed
Past Simple
blessed
Past Participle
blessing
Gerund
UK
/blɛs/
US
/blɛs/
The priest will bless the water before the baptism ceremony.
Le prêtre bénira l’eau avant la cérémonie de baptême.
bénirS’emploie aussi pour demander la protection ou la faveur divine.
The family gathered to bless their new home with a prayer.
La famille s’est réunie pour bénir sa nouvelle maison par une prière.
Additional translations
bénirPar extension : exprimer de la gratitude ou de la reconnaissance.
bénirSens religieux ou littéraire : dire du bien de Dieu, le louer.
doterSe dit surtout avec un complément indiquant une qualité, un talent ou un don.
Synonyms
endow
bestow
grace
sanctify
consecrate
hallow
invoke
favor
Antonyms
curse
blessinterjection
UK
/blɛs/
US
/blɛs/
Colloquial exclamation expressing affection, sympathy, or endearment.
Additional translations
ohInterjection affectueuse ou compatissante, surtout en réponse à quelque chose de mignon, de touchant ou de malheureux.

Definitions

blessverb
To make something holy through a religious rite or prayer.
The priest will bless the water before the baptism ceremony.
To ask for divine favor or protection for someone or something.
The family gathered to bless their new home with a prayer.
To express gratitude or thankfulness for something.
I bless the day I met you.
To endow someone with a particular quality or talent.
She was blessed with a beautiful singing voice.
To praise or glorify (God); to speak well of in a religious context.
The congregation gathered to bless the Lord with joyful hymns.
blessinterjection
Used to express affection, sympathy, or endearment, especially in response to something regarded as sweet, unfortunate, or charming.
"He dropped his ice cream—bless!"
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