What does dédier in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word dédier in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use dédier in French.

The word dédier in French means appoint a dedicated to do, dedicate, dedicate yourself to , consecrate yourself to, consecrate. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word dédier

appoint a dedicated to do

(attribuer de façon exclusive)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La ville a dédié un jardinier à l'entretien de ce parc.
The town appointed a dedicated gardener to maintain this park.

dedicate

(faire en hommage)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cet auteur a dédié son livre à Victor Hugo.
This author dedicated his book to Victor Hugo.

dedicate yourself to , consecrate yourself to

(se destiner)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Ma fille se dédie au métier d'écrivain.
My daughter has dedicated herself to writing.

consecrate

(Religion : dédier au culte)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L’évêque dédia cette chapelle à la vierge Marie.
The bishop consecrated this chapel to the Virgin Mary.

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