saint

• Nom désignant une personne reconnue comme possédant un degré exceptionnel de sainteté, de vertu ou de dévotion, souvent canonisée officiellement par une institution religieuse.

A noun referring to a person who has been formally recognized for exceptional holiness, often after death, or someone regarded as a model of virtue and excellence.

nom propre

1. Holy personB1formal

   A person recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or closeness to God, often officially canonized by the Christian church.

   saint (personne sainte)

   • Saint Francis of Assisi is known for his love of animals.
   • The cathedral is named after Saint Peter.
   • Many pilgrims travel to visit the relics of the saint.

   Synonymesangelholy manholy person

   Antonymesheatheninfidelsinner

2. Very kind or patient personB2informal

   A person who is extremely kind, patient, or unselfish.

   Personne d'une grande bonté et patience

   • She's a saint for putting up with his bad temper.
   • He's a saint to volunteer at the shelter every weekend.
   • You must be a saint to deal with all those complaints.

   Synonymesangeldarlinggemparagonsweethearttreasure