providence

Providence, Dieu

Dieu considéré comme la puissance qui guide et protège la vie des êtres humains.

En anglais simple : God, understood as the power that guides and protects people's lives.

• She trusted in Providence.
• They thanked Providence for their safe return.
• He believed that Providence had brought them together.

Synonymes : God, the Almighty

Expressions courantes : trust in providence, divine providence, providence has decreed

providence

Action de Dieu ou d’une puissance supérieure censée guider les événements de notre vie.

En anglais simple : God or a higher power believed to guide what happens in our lives.

• She put her trust in providence.
• They believed providence had guided them home.
• Could providence explain their lucky escape?

Synonymes : divine will

Expressions courantes : divine providence, trust in providence

prévoyance, économie

Utilisation soigneuse de l’argent et des provisions, notamment pour répondre aux besoins futurs.

En anglais simple : Careful use of money and supplies, especially to prepare for future needs.

• Her providence kept the household secure.
• He showed providence by saving part of every payment.
• Their providence in managing supplies prevented a shortage.

Comment l'utiliser : providence in doing something (Her providence in storing food helped the family through winter.)

Synonymes : thrift, frugality, prudence, foresight

Contraires : extravagance, wastefulness

Expressions courantes : show providence, providence in saving, exercise providence

intervention divine

Événement considéré comme un signe que Dieu a aidé ou protégé quelqu’un.

En anglais simple : An event believed to show that God has helped or protected someone.

• He called their escape a providence.
• She saw the unexpected rescue as a special providence.
• They recorded several remarkable providences during the journey.

Synonymes : divine intervention

Expressions courantes : a special providence, a remarkable providence