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priest in French

priest in French is prêtre, prêtresse, sacrificateur — priest means a person trained and ordained to lead religious services and rites in a church or temple.

priest in French

prêtre
noun
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
prêtresse
noun
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
sacrificateur
noun
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
sacrificatrice
noun
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.

What does "priest" mean?

  1. noun A person trained and ordained to lead religious services and rites in a church or temple.
    "The priest blessed the newlyweds at the altar."
  2. verb To ordain someone as a priest.
    "He was priested in a ceremony at the cathedral."
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priest in a sentence

  • The priest blessed the newlyweds at the altar.
  • She confided in the priest during confession.
  • He was priested in a ceremony at the cathedral.

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What is "priest" in French?

"priest" in French is prêtre, prêtresse, sacrificateur. priest means: A person trained and ordained to lead religious services and rites in a church or temple.

How do you use "priest" in a sentence?

Example: "The priest blessed the newlyweds at the altar." In French, "priest" is prêtre, prêtresse, sacrificateur.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "priest": prêtre, prêtresse, sacrificateur, sacrificatrice.

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