hallow

UK
/ˈhæləʊ/
US
/ˈhæloʊ/

Translations

hallownoun
hallows
pl
UK
/ˈhæləʊ/
US
/ˈhæloʊ/
The ancient hallow was visited by pilgrims from all over the world.
Le sanctuaire ancien était visité par des pèlerins du monde entier.
saintTerme religieux.
The church was dedicated to the hallow who had performed many miracles.
L’église était dédiée au saint qui avait accompli de nombreux miracles.
Synonyms
holy one
holy person
saintly person
consecrated person
sacred relic
hallow (relic)
hallowverb
hallowed
Past Simple
hallowed
Past Participle
hallowing
Gerund
UK
/ˈhæləʊ/
US
/ˈhæloʊ/
The church was hallowed by the bishop during the special ceremony.
L’église a été sanctifiée par l’évêque lors de la cérémonie spéciale.
consacrerS’emploie pour l’idée de mettre à part à des fins sacrées.
The church was hallowed by the bishop during the special ceremony.
L’église a été consacrée par l’évêque lors de la cérémonie spéciale.
Additional translations
sanctifierPeut aussi convenir dans le sens de rendre sacré.
vénérerPour le sens plus rare : traiter comme sacré, honorer comme saint.
hallowadjective
more hallow
Comp.
most hallow
Super.
Attributive use of the noun (e.g., "All Hallow feast"), functioning as an adjective meaning ‘holy, sacred’.
sacréEmployé de façon attributive dans un registre religieux ou solennel.
Pilgrims gathered for the Hallow feast held on November 1st.
Les pèlerins se sont rassemblés pour la fête sacrée célébrée le 1er novembre.
Additional translations
saintSelon le contexte, surtout dans le sens lié aux saints.

Definitions

hallownoun
A saint or holy person.
The church was dedicated to the hallow who had performed many miracles.
A sacred or holy place.
The ancient hallow was visited by pilgrims from all over the world.
hallowverb
To make holy or set apart for holy use.
The church was hallowed by the bishop during the special ceremony.
To honor as holy or sacred.
The community hallowed the ground where the historic battle took place.
hallowadjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote holiness or a connection with saints; holy, sacred.
Pilgrims gathered for the Hallow feast held on November 1st.