saint

/sɛ̃ (liaison: sɛ̃t before a vowel)/
2.
adjectivemasculine

holy, sacred

pious; saintly (of a person or behaviour)

C'est un lieu saint pour beaucoup de pèlerins.

It is a holy place for many pilgrims.

1.
nounmasculine

saint (religious figure, often canonized)

very virtuous or extremely patient person (informal)

Jean est considéré comme un saint dans la région.

Jean is regarded as a saint in the region.