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prophet

/ˈprɒf.ɪt/

/ˈprɑː.fɪt/

prophetnoun

prophets

/ˈprɒf.ɪt/

/ˈprɑː.fɪt/

Translations

prophète

Moses is considered a prophet in several religious traditions.

Moïse est considéré comme un prophète dans plusieurs traditions religieuses.

prophètePar extension, pour une personne qui annonce ou prédit l’avenir, souvent avec une aura d’inspiration.

The prophet warned the villagers of the impending storm.

Le prophète a averti les villageois de la tempête imminente.

Additional translations

visionnaireSens figuré, pour une personne qui anticipe avec clairvoyance l’évolution d’une époque ou d’une idée.

Definitions

A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.

Moses is considered a prophet in several religious traditions.

A person who predicts the future, often claiming to have divine inspiration.

The prophet warned the villagers of the impending storm.

A person who advocates or speaks in a visionary way about a new cause or idea.

He was seen as a prophet of the digital age, foreseeing the impact of technology on society.

Synonyms

prophetadjective

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to prophets.

Translations

prophétique

The prophet books of the Old Testament contain powerful messages.

Les livres prophétiques de l’Ancien Testament contiennent des messages puissants.

Definitions

Attributive: relating to or characteristic of a prophet or prophets; used before another noun.

The prophet books of the Old Testament contain powerful messages.

Synonyms

prophetproper noun

Definitions

The Prophet; Muhammad, the founder of Islam, referred to with reverence by Muslims.

Muslims strive to follow the teachings of the Prophet.