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vénérable

venerable, revered

adjective veh-neh-RAHBL Rare

Usage Note

Vénérable describes a person or institution worthy of deep respect due to age, wisdom, or sanctity. In Freemasonry, le Vénérable is the title of the lodge master. It agrees in gender without change of spelling (une tradition vénérable).

Examples

"Ce bâtiment est une institution vénérable."

Natural Translation

This building is a venerable institution.

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