saint

/sɛ̃ (liaison: sɛ̃t before a vowel)/

adjectivemasculine

holy, sacred

pious; saintly (of a person or behaviour)

C'est un lieu saint pour beaucoup de pèlerins.

It is a holy place for many pilgrims.

Synonyms:sacré, béni

nounmasculine

saint (religious figure, often canonized)

very virtuous or extremely patient person (informal)

Jean est considéré comme un saint dans la région.

Jean is regarded as a saint in the region.

Synonyms:bienheureux, canonisé