English–French

“deacon” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/djakʁ/

Example

Nous avons parlé avec le diacre après la messe.

We spoke with the deacon after Mass.

Illustration for diacre (deacon)

How to say “deacon” in French

“Deacon” in French is diacre.

A church minister whose role joins worship with practical pastoral service, either on the path to priesthood or as a permanent office.

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

Example sentences with diacre

J'ai rencontré le diacre au marché.

I met the deacon at the market.

Tips for using diacre

  • The exact duties and whether the office is permanent vary among Christian denominations, so context identifies the church tradition involved.

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