blessing

• Nom désignant quelque chose d'utile ou de bénéfique dont on est reconnaissant, ou une prière demandant la faveur et la protection divines.

A noun referring to a beneficial thing for which one is grateful, or a prayer asking for divine favor and protection.

1. Divine favorB1formal

   A prayer asking for divine protection or a gift from God.

   Bénédiction divine

   • The priest gave a blessing at the end of the service.
   • They asked for a blessing before their journey.
   • The family received a blessing from the elder.

   Synonymesbenedictionbenisonboongodsendgrace

   Antonymesafflictioncursedamnationmalediction

2. Good fortuneB1formal

   Something that brings happiness or good luck; a benefit.

   Bénédiction (bonne fortune)

   • It was a blessing that no one was hurt in the accident.
   • Her promotion was a blessing for the whole family.
   • Good health is a blessing we often take for granted.

   Synonymesadvantageassetbenefitbonusboongodsendwindfall

   Antonymesafflictioncursemisfortune

3. Approval or supportB2formal

   Permission or encouragement to do something.

   Bénédiction (approbation, soutien)

   • The project went ahead with the manager's blessing.
   • She gave her blessing to the marriage.
   • They proceeded with the plan after receiving the board's blessing.

   Synonymesapprovalassentconsentendorsementgo-aheadimprimaturpermissionsanctionsupport

   Antonymescurse

• 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