bénédiction

See also: benediction

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin benedictiōnem. Cf. the inherited Old French beneïson.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /be.ne.dik.sjɔ̃/

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Noun

bénédiction f (plural bénédictions)

1. blessing (some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward)
2. benediction

Related terms

• bénir

Further reading

• “bénédiction”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.

Norman

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin benedictiō, benedictiōnem.

Noun

bénédiction f (plural bénédictions)

1. (Jersey, religion) blessing

Related terms

• béni (“to bless”)