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blessed

/ˈblɛs.ɪd/

blessedadjective

more blessed

Comp.

most blessed

Super.

/ˈblɛs.ɪd/

Translations

béniau sens religieux de favorisé par la grâce divine

She felt blessed to have such supportive friends and family.

Elle se sentait bénie d'avoir des amis et une famille aussi soutenants.

béniau sens figuré de favorable, porteur de bonheur

It was a blessed day when they finally found their dream home.

Ce fut un jour béni lorsqu'ils ont enfin trouvé la maison de leurs rêves.

sacréregistre religieux

The blessed relic was kept in a special place within the church.

La relique sacrée était conservée dans un endroit spécial de l'église.

Additional translations

foutufamilier, comme intensifieur péjoratif

Definitions

Endowed with divine favor and protection.

She felt blessed to have such supportive friends and family.

Bringing happiness or good fortune.

It was a blessed day when they finally found their dream home.

Holy or sacred.

The blessed relic was kept in a special place within the church.

Used, often ironically, as a mild expletive to express annoyance or emphasis; confounded.

I haven't a blessed clue what you're talking about.

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blessedpast participle

/ˈblesɪd/, /blest/

/ˈblɛsɪd/, /blɛst/

Used specifically for the participial adjective meaning "consecrated; made holy".

Translations

consacrédans le contexte liturgique ou religieux

The blessed host was carried in procession.

L'hostie consacrée a été portée en procession.

Definitions

Consecrated or made holy by a religious rite.

The priest placed the blessed sacrament upon the altar.

blessverb

blessed

Past Simple

blessed

Past Simple

blessed

Past Participle

blessing

Gerund

/blɛs/

Translations

bénir

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

bénirSens religieux ou littéraire : dire du bien de Dieu, le louer.

bénirPar extension : exprimer de la gratitude ou de la reconnaissance.

doterSe dit surtout avec un complément indiquant une qualité, un talent ou un don.

Definitions

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.

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blessinterjection

Definitions

Used to express affection, sympathy, or endearment, especially in response to something regarded as sweet, unfortunate, or charming.

"He dropped his ice cream—bless!"