mourir en odeur de sainteté: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- to die while literally perceived as emanating or accompanied by a scent of sanctity (archaic/literal image)
Examples
BetaAu Moyen Âge, on croyait que certains saints pouvaient mourir en odeur de sainteté, leurs corps dégageant une fragrance divine.
In the Middle Ages, it was believed that some saints could die while literally emanating a scent of sanctity, their bodies giving off a divine fragrance.
L’abbé est mort en odeur de sainteté, et beaucoup viennent encore prier près de son tombeau.
The abbot died while literally perceived as emanating sanctity, and many still come to pray near his tomb.
On racontait que le moine mourut en odeur de sainteté, une douce odeur remplissant sa cellule au moment de son dernier souffle.
It was said that the monk literally died in a scent of sanctity, a sweet fragrance filling his cell at the moment of his last breath.
Dans certaines légendes, les héros mouraient en odeur de sainteté, signe que leur âme était pure et bénie.
In certain legends, heroes literally died in a scent of sanctity, a sign that their soul was pure and blessed.
- to die leaving a reputation for holiness or moral purity; to be regarded at death as saintly or beyond reproach
Examples
BetaLe Père Jean est mort en odeur de sainteté, reconnu pour sa bonté et son dévouement sans faille.
Father Jean died leaving a reputation for holiness, recognized for his kindness and unwavering dedication.
Même s’il était critiqué de son vivant, il est mort en odeur de sainteté aux yeux de ses disciples.
Even though he was criticized during his lifetime, he died regarded as saintly by his disciples.
On se souvient de Madame Lefèvre comme d’une femme qui est morte en odeur de sainteté, toujours prête à aider les autres.
Madame Lefèvre is remembered as a woman who died with a reputation for moral purity, always ready to help others.
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