French word

prière

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁijɛʁ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounprayer

Example

Elle fait une prière chaque matin.

She says a prayer every morning.

Illustration for prière (prayer)

More examples

J'ai une prière à te demander.

I have a request to make of you.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • dire une prière

    say a prayer

  • réciter une prière

    recite a prayer

Similar words

demande: A request made to someone for something desired or needed.
vœu: A hope or desire held for the future.

Definition in French

Demande solennelle ou supplication exprimée par la parole ou la pensée, visant à obtenir aide, protection ou faveur.

Word origin

Prière is an inherited French form from Old French preiere and ultimately Latin precaria, linked with Latin precari, to pray.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • requestnoun
  • pleanoun

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