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blessing

UK
/ˈblɛsɪŋ/
US
/ˈblɛsɪŋ/

Translations

blessingnoun
blessings
pl
UK
/ˈblɛsɪŋ/
US
/ˈblɛsɪŋ/
The birth of their child was a blessing to the family.
La naissance de leur enfant a été un bienfait pour la famille.
The priest gave a blessing to the congregation at the end of the service.
Le prêtre a donné une bénédiction à l’assemblée à la fin du service.
bénédictionAu sens religieux, pour l’idée de faveur divine.
They asked for blessing on their new home.
Ils ont demandé une bénédiction pour leur nouvelle maison.
Additional translations
avalAu sens figuré, pour marquer une autorisation ou un soutien officiel.
Synonyms
benefit
gift
favor
grace
boon
advantage
mercy
sanction
Antonyms
curse
blessingadjective
UK
/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/
Attributive use of the noun; denotes something intended for or associated with a blessing
Additional translations
bénédictoireSurtout dans un registre soutenu ou religieux.
blessverb

blessing

Gerund

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
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.
Synonyms
sanctify
consecrate
hallow
invoke
favor
bestow
grace
endow
Antonyms
curse

Definitions

blessingnoun
A beneficial thing for which one is grateful; something that brings happiness or good fortune.
The birth of their child was a blessing to the family.
A prayer asking for divine favor and protection.
The priest gave a blessing to the congregation at the end of the service.
Approval or encouragement given by someone in authority.
The project went ahead with the blessing of the board of directors.
God’s favor and protection bestowed on a person or thing.
They asked for blessing on their new home.
blessingadjective
Used attributively to describe something intended for or associated with a blessing or the act of blessing.
A special blessing service was held after the wedding.
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.
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