No. 4,902 in French

sacre

Sacré: Sacred or consecration.

In a sentence

Le sacre du roi fut entouré de grande cérémonie.
The coronation of the king was surrounded by great ceremony.
In this sentence, 'sacre' refers to a formal or religious act of consecration, particularly a coronation of a monarch, showcasing its traditional usage.
Ce film est un véritable sacre du cinéma français.
This movie is a true consecration of French cinema.
Here, 'sacre' is metaphorically used to signify recognition or establishment of importance in a specific domain.
Il a fait un sacre bon choix pour la couleur de sa voiture.
He made a darn good choice for the color of his car.
In this context, 'sacre' is used colloquially as an intensifier, adding emphasis to how good the choice was.

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