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“prayer” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁijɛʁ/

Example

Elle fait une prière chaque matin.

She says a prayer every morning.

Illustration for prière (prayer)

How to say “prayer” in French

“Prayer” in French is prière.

A quiet or spoken plea that expresses hope for help, protection, or a desired favor.

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

Example sentences with prière

J'ai une prière à te demander.

I have a request to make of you.

Tips for using prière

  • Prier pour quelqu'un means to pray for someone, while prier quelqu'un de faire quelque chose means to ask someone to do something.

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