benediction

• Nom désignant l'acte de prier pour une protection divine ou une prière cérémonielle invoquant cette protection.

A noun referring to the act of praying for divine protection or a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection.

1. Prayer for divine protectionB2formal

   The act of asking for God's blessing or protection, often at the end of a religious service.

   Bénédiction (prière de protection divine)

   • The priest gave a benediction at the end of the ceremony.
   • The congregation received the benediction with bowed heads.
   • The benediction was a solemn moment for everyone present.

   Synonymesbenisonblessinginvocationprayer

2. Ceremonial prayerB2formal

   A formal prayer that asks for divine favor and protection, often used in religious rituals.

   Prière de bénédiction

   • The bishop pronounced a benediction over the new church.
   • The wedding ended with a beautiful benediction.
   • The benediction invoked peace and prosperity for the community.

   Synonymesblessinggraceinvocationprayerthanksgiving