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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
noun
A ritual liturgical prayer in which a series of prayers recited by a leader are alternated with responses from the congregation.
litanie
noun
(figurative) A prolonged or tedious list.
kyrielle
noun
(figurative) A prolonged or tedious list.

What does "litany" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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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