/sa.kʁe/
Translation
sacred, holy; (before the noun, informal) hell of a
Word origin
From Latin sacratus, the past participle of sacrare ('to consecrate'), from sacer ('holy, set apart for a god'). The informal intensifying use before a noun grew out of mild oaths.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sacer
- English cognates
- sacred, sacrament, consecrate, sacrifice
Grammar
Examples
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This place is sacred to the people of the valley.
conservés l'abbaye.
The sacred texts are kept in the abbey library.
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She has a serious talent for music.
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We had a cracking good meal last night.
C' , .
It is quite a story, and yet it is true.
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