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• Nom propre désignant une période de 40 jours ouvrables observée dans de nombreuses traditions chrétiennes, commençant le mercredi des Cendres et se terminant le samedi saint, souvent associée au jeûne et à la réflexion.

A proper noun referring to the period of 40 weekdays observed in many Christian traditions, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday, often associated with fasting and reflection.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Christian observance periodB1formal

   A solemn religious period in the Christian calendar that lasts for 40 weekdays, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday, observed with fasting, prayer, and reflection.

   Carême

   • Many Christians give up sweets for Lent.
   • Lent begins on Ash Wednesday each year.
   • During Lent, she attends church services more frequently.

   Synonymeslententidequadragesima

• Verbe désignant l'action de confier temporairement quelque chose à quelqu'un ou de donner accès à quelque chose ou à de l'argent, avec l'attente d'un retour ou d'un remboursement.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving something to someone temporarily, with the expectation of getting it back.

verbe irrégulier

1. Give temporarilyA2formal

   To give something to someone for a limited time, expecting it to be returned.

   prêter temporairement

   • Can you lend me your pen for a moment?
   • She lent her car to her brother.
   • The bank lent him money to buy a house.

   Synonymesadvancelet outloan

   Antonymesborrow

2. Provide supportB2formal

   To give assistance, support, or a quality to something.

   prêter (son soutien)

   • His speech lent credibility to the argument.
   • The music lent atmosphere to the party.
   • She lent her expertise to the project.

   Synonymesaddaffordbestowconfercontributefurnishgivegrantimpartofferprovidesupply