opération du Saint-Esprit

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “operation of the Holy Spirit”, originally describing the means of the miraculous conception of Jesus Christ by the Virgin Mary.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɔ.pe.ʁa.sjɔ̃ dy sɛ̃.t‿ɛs.pʁi/
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Noun[edit]

opération du Saint-Esprit f (usually uncountable, plural opérations du Saint-Esprit)

  1. divine intervention, miracle
    par l’opération du Saint-Esprit ― as if by magic

Usage notes[edit]

  • Used ironically.

See also[edit]

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