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• Archaïque ou poétique, forme du passé et participe passé de 'bless', signifiant consacré ou ayant reçu une bénédiction divine. Rare en français moderne, utilisé surtout dans des contextes religieux ou littéraires.

An archaic or poetic past tense and past participle of 'bless', meaning to have been made holy or to have received divine favor. It is now rarely used in modern English outside of religious or literary contexts.

1. Highly favored or fortunateB2formal

   Endowed with divine favor or protection; experiencing great happiness or good fortune.

   Béni (favorisé divinement)

   • They felt truly blest to have such wonderful friends.
   • The community considered themselves blest after the harvest.
   • She counted herself blest to live in such a peaceful place.

   Synonymesblessedfavoredfortunatehappylucky

   Antonymesaccursedcurseddamnedunfortunatewretched

• 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