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No. 7,541 in French

prêtre

Priest.

In a sentence

  • Le prêtre s'est adressé à la congrégation avec sagesse.

    The priest addressed the congregation wisely.

    Here, 'prêtre' refers to a religious figure in the context of a Catholic or another Christian ceremony.

  • Dans un film historique, le prêtre joue souvent un rôle central.

    In a historical film, the priest often plays a central role.

    In this sentence, 'prêtre' is used to describe a character fulfilling the role of a religious leader, emphasizing their common presence in historical narratives.

  • Mon voisin est prêtre et adore discuter avec les gens du village.

    My neighbor is a priest and loves conversing with the village people.

    In this case, 'prêtre' identifies the profession or vocation of a person known to the speaker in a personal and community setting.

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