No. 912 in French
consacré
Established, dedicated, or consecrated.
In a sentence
Ce temple est consacré aux dieux anciens.
This temple is dedicated to the ancient gods.
Here, 'consacré' indicates something formally dedicated or assigned to a specific purpose, often of a religious nature.
Elle a consacré sa vie à la recherche scientifique.
She dedicated her life to scientific research.
In this sentence, 'consacré' refers to dedicating one's time, life, or resources to a significant endeavor or cause.
Ce livre est un classique consacré de la littérature française.
This book is an established classic of French literature.
Here, 'consacré' is utilized to denote something recognized, established, or acclaimed within a particular field or context.
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