holy

sacré, saint

Considéré comme très particulier et digne de respect dans une religion.

En anglais simple : Considered very special and worthy of respect in a religion.

• This mountain is holy to them.
• Visitors must respect the holy site.
• They read from their holy books every evening.

Synonymes : sacred

Contraires : unholy

Expressions courantes : holy book, holy place, holy land

sacré, consacré

Réservé au service d’un dieu ou à des pratiques religieuses.

En anglais simple : Set apart for serving a god or for use in religious activities.

• The priest sprinkled holy water.
• They kept the holy vessels near the altar.
• Only holy oil was used in the ceremony.

Synonymes : consecrated, sacred

Expressions courantes : holy water, holy oil, holy vessels

mince, bon sang

S’emploie devant un autre mot pour exprimer une forte surprise, un choc ou de l’enthousiasme.

En anglais simple : Used before another word to express strong surprise, shock, or excitement.

• Holy cow, that fish is huge!
• Holy smokes, you finished already!
• Holy crap, I left my keys inside!

Synonymes : blessed, cursed, infernal, 4ucking

Expressions courantes : holy cow, holy smokes, holy crap