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holy in French

holy in French is sainte, saint, sacré — holy means regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.

holy in French

sainte
adj
saint
adj
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
sacré
adj
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
saint
adj
Revered in a religion.
bénit
adj
Revered in a religion.

What does "holy" mean?

  1. adj Regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.
    "Pilgrims travel long distances to visit the holy city."
  2. adj Morally pure or without sin.
    "The monk lived a holy life devoted to prayer and service."
  3. intj Used at the start of an exclamation to express shock or surprise.
    ""Holy cow, did you see that catch?""

holy in a sentence

  • Pilgrims travel long distances to visit the holy city.
  • They treated the relic as a holy object.
  • The monk lived a holy life devoted to prayer and service.
  • "Holy cow, did you see that catch?"

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Frequently asked questions

What is "holy" in French?

"holy" in French is sainte, saint, sacré. holy means: Regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.

How do you use "holy" in a sentence?

Example: "Pilgrims travel long distances to visit the holy city." In French, "holy" is sainte, saint, sacré.

Are there other ways to say "holy" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "holy": sainte, saint, sacré, bénit.

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