deacon in French
deacon in French is diacre, diaconesse — deacon means a church officer ranking below a priest, who assists with pastoral and administrative duties (the exact role varies by denomination).
deacon in French
diacre
diacre
(Evangelicalism) A lay leader of a congregation who assists the pastor.
diaconesse
(Evangelicalism) A lay leader of a congregation who assists the pastor.
What does "deacon" mean?
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noun A church officer ranking below a priest, who assists with pastoral and administrative duties (the exact role varies by denomination).
"The deacon visited the sick and helped organise the food bank."
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verb To lead a hymn by reciting each line just before the congregation sings it.
"The old tradition of deaconing a hymn is still kept in some rural chapels."
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deacon in a sentence
- The deacon visited the sick and helped organise the food bank.
- He was ordained a deacon a year before becoming a full priest.
- The old tradition of deaconing a hymn is still kept in some rural chapels.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "deacon" in French?
"deacon" in French is diacre, diaconesse. deacon means: A church officer ranking below a priest, who assists with pastoral and administrative duties (the exact role varies by denomination).
How do you use "deacon" in a sentence?
Example: "The deacon visited the sick and helped organise the food bank." In French, "deacon" is diacre, diaconesse.
Are there other ways to say "deacon" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "deacon": diacre, diaconesse.
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