English–French
“bless” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/beniʁ/
Example
Il bénit son enfant avant le départ.
He blesses his child before leaving.
How to say “bless” in French
“Bless” in French is bénir.
A person raises a hand over someone or an object, directing a spoken wish for good or divine favor toward it.
Example sentences with bénir
Le prêtre a béni le repas.
The priest blessed the meal.
Tips for using bénir
- In the present tense, il bénit is pronounced like béni, while the written final t distinguishes the third-person form from the past participle.