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?

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."
verb To ordain someone as a priest.
"He was priested in a ceremony at the cathedral."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.
After years of study, she will be priested by the bishop next month.

Similar words in French

chaplain clergyman cleric minister parson vicar

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

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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