blessed

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui est béni, sacré, saint ou chanceux.

Describes someone or something that is favored, holy, or fortunate.

1. Made holy or sacredB1formal

   Consecrated or sanctified by a religious ceremony or divine power.

   béni (consacré)

   • The priest blessed the water before the baptism.
   • They visited a blessed shrine in the mountains.
   • The blessed bread was shared among the congregation.

   Synonymesconsecratedhallowedholysacredsanctified

   Antonymesprofaneunconsecratedunholyunsanctified

2. Fortunate or favoredB1formal

   Enjoying great happiness, good fortune, or divine favor.

   Béni, favorisé

   • She felt blessed to have such a loving family.
   • He is blessed with a wonderful sense of humor.
   • We are truly blessed to live in a peaceful country.

   Synonymesblestcharmedfavoredfortunatehappyluckyprivilegedprosperoussuccessful

   Antonymescurseddoomedhaplesslucklessunfortunate

3. Expressing mild annoyanceB2informalbritish

   Used informally to express mild exasperation or affection.

   Exclamation de contrariété légère

   • Blessed rain! It ruined our picnic.
   • That blessed cat keeps scratching the furniture.
   • I can't find my blessed keys anywhere.

   Synonymesblastedconfoundedcurseddamnedinfernalpesky

• Verbe utilisé pour invoquer la faveur divine sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou pour exprimer gratitude ou louange.

A verb used to indicate the act of invoking divine favor upon someone or something, or to express gratitude or praise.

verbe irrégulier

1. Invoke divine favorB1formal

   To ask God or a higher power to protect or favor someone or something.

   bénir

   • The priest blessed the congregation at the end of the service.
   • She blessed her children before they went to sleep.
   • They asked the monk to bless their new home.

   Synonymesanointbenedictconsecratededicatehallowsanctify

   Antonymescurse

2. Endow with a gift or qualityB2formal

   To provide someone with a special ability, talent, or advantage.

   doter d'un don ou d'une qualité

   • Nature blessed her with a beautiful singing voice.
   • He was blessed with great intelligence and curiosity.
   • The region is blessed with abundant natural resources.

   Synonymesbestowconferendowfavorgracegrant

   Antonymesafflictcurse

3. Express gratitudeB1informal

   Used to express thanks or appreciation, often in a religious or heartfelt context.

   Exprimer sa gratitude

   • Bless you for helping me with this heavy luggage.
   • She blessed her luck when she found the lost wallet.
   • He blessed the kindness of strangers during his travels.

   Synonymesappreciateextolgive thanksglorifypraisethank

   Antonymescursedamn