grace

• Nom désignant l'élégance, la beauté ou la fluidité des mouvements, des formes ou des manières ; peut aussi se référer à la faveur divine ou à un délai accordé au-delà du terme fixé.

A noun referring to elegance, beauty, or smoothness of movement, form, or manner; also can refer to divine favor or a period of time allowed beyond a deadline.

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1. Elegance and beautyB1formal

   A smooth and controlled way of moving, often considered beautiful.

   Grâce (élégance du mouvement)

   • She danced with incredible grace.
   • The swan moved across the lake with natural grace.
   • His movements lacked grace and were clumsy.

   Synonymesagilitycharmcontrolelegancefinesseflowfluiditygracefulnesspoisepolishrefinementsmoothnessstylishnesssuppleness

   Antonymesawkwardnessclumsinessgracelessnessinelegancestiffness

2. Kindness or favorB2formal

   Goodwill, mercy, or a favor granted to someone.

   Grâce (faveur, bienveillance)

   • He had the grace to admit his mistake.
   • She was granted a period of grace to pay the bill.
   • The king showed grace to his enemies.

   Synonymesbenevolenceclemencycompassionfavorgoodwillleniencymercypardon

   Antonymesanimositycondemnationcrueltydisapprovaldisdainharshnesshostilityill willmalicescorn

3. Prayer before a mealB1formal

   A short prayer said before eating to express thanks.

   Prière avant le repas

   • They said grace before dinner.
   • The family held hands and recited grace.
   • He was asked to lead the grace at the banquet.

   Synonymesblessingthanksgiving

4. Divine favorB2formal

   The free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings.

   Grâce divine

   • She believed she was saved by God's grace.
   • The concept of grace is central to Christian theology.
   • He prayed for grace and forgiveness.

   Synonymesbenevolenceclemencyfavorgoodwillkindnessmercy

   Antonymescondemnationcursedamnationwrath

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'honorer ou d'embellir quelque chose ou quelqu'un par sa présence, ou de conférer de l'élégance ou de la beauté à quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of honoring or adorning something or someone with one's presence, or to add elegance or beauty to something.

1. Adorn or honorB2formal

   To bring honor or beauty to something or someone.

   Orner, honorer

   • The queen graced the ceremony with her presence.
   • Beautiful paintings grace the walls of the gallery.
   • His speech graced the occasion with elegance.

   Synonymesadornbeautifydecoratedignifydistinguishembellishenhancehonorornament

   Antonymesdegradedisgracedishonorshame

2. Show favor or kindnessB2formal

   To give someone the favor of one's presence or attention.

   honorer de sa présence

   • She graced us with a visit last weekend.
   • The celebrity graced the charity event with her attendance.
   • He graced the dinner party with his wit and charm.

   Synonymesblessdignifydistinguishfavorhonor