versicle

• Petit verset ou phrase courte, prononcé ou chanté par un célébrant ou un leader religieux lors d'un culte public, généralement suivi d'une réponse de l'assemblée.

A short verse recited or sung by a religious leader during public worship, typically followed by a response from the congregation.

1. Short liturgical verseC2formal

   A brief verse recited or chanted by a religious leader during a service, which is then answered by the congregation.

   Petit verset liturgique

   • The priest intoned the versicle, and the congregation responded in unison.
   • During the evening prayer, the versicle was followed by a hymn.
   • The versicle 'The Lord be with you' is a common part of the liturgy.