bénédiction

Definitions of bénédiction
  1. noun
    the act of praying for divine protection
    synonyms: consécration, sacrement
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    type of:
    prière, supplication
    the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
  2. noun
    a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
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    type of:
    prière, requête
    reverent petition to a deity
  3. noun
    the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
    synonyms: consolation, soulagement
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    type of:
    diminution, réduction
    the act of decreasing or reducing something
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