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opération du Saint-Esprit

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French

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

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

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

Usage notes

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  • Used ironically.

See also

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