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prophet

UK
/ˈprɒf.ɪt/
US
/ˈprɑː.fɪt/

Translations

prophetnoun
prophets
pl
UK
/ˈprɒf.ɪt/
US
/ˈprɑː.fɪt/
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.
Synonyms
oracle
harbinger
messenger
visionary
soothsayer
forecaster
diviner
seer
prophetadjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to prophets.
The prophet books of the Old Testament contain powerful messages.
Les livres prophétiques de l’Ancien Testament contiennent des messages puissants.
Synonyms
prophetic
prescient
predictive
visionary
oracular
clairvoyant
prognostic
foretelling
foresighted

Definitions

prophetnoun
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.
prophetadjective
Attributive: relating to or characteristic of a prophet or prophets; used before another noun.
The prophet books of the Old Testament contain powerful messages.
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