English–French

“communicant” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/komynjɑ̃/

Example

Pendant la cérémonie, chaque communiant se dirige vers l'autel.

During the ceremony, each communicant approaches the altar.

Illustration for communiant (communicant)

How to say “communicant” in French

“Communicant” in French is communiant.

A participant approaching the altar during Communion to receive the consecrated host.

Full entry for communiant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with communiant

Lors de la messe dominicale, les communiants chantent avant de communier.

During Sunday Mass, communicants sing before receiving Communion.

Tips for using communiant

  • In religious writing, communiant is more specialized and formal than the descriptive phrase personne qui reçoit la communion.

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