litany in French
litany in French is litanie, kyrielle — litany means a set of prayers recited in a call-and-response pattern between a leader and a congregation.
litany in French
litanie
A ritual liturgical prayer in which a series of prayers recited by a leader are alternated with responses from the congregation.
litanie
(figurative) A prolonged or tedious list.
kyrielle
(figurative) A prolonged or tedious list.
What does "litany" mean?
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noun A set of prayers recited in a call-and-response pattern between a leader and a congregation.
"The priest led the congregation through the litany of the saints."
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noun A long, repetitive list, especially of complaints or problems.
"He greeted us with a litany of complaints about the delayed flight."
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litany in a sentence
- The priest led the congregation through the litany of the saints.
- He greeted us with a litany of complaints about the delayed flight.
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What is "litany" in French?
"litany" in French is litanie, kyrielle. litany means: A set of prayers recited in a call-and-response pattern between a leader and a congregation.
How do you use "litany" in a sentence?
Example: "The priest led the congregation through the litany of the saints." In French, "litany" is litanie, kyrielle.
Are there other ways to say "litany" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "litany": litanie, kyrielle.
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