English–French

“priest” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁɛtʁ/

Example

Nous avons rencontré le prêtre après la messe.

We met the priest after Mass.

Illustration for prêtre (priest)

How to say “priest” in French

“Priest” in French is prêtre.

A church minister whose work combines communal worship, pastoral care, and sacramental duties.

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

Example sentences with prêtre

Elle a demandé une bénédiction au prêtre.

She asked the priest for a blessing.

Tips for using prêtre

  • Prêtre is a broad term, while curé specifically refers to a parish priest responsible for a parish.

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