opération du Saint-Esprit
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French[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Literally, “operation of the Holy Spirit”, originally describing the means of the miraculous conception of Jesus Christ by the Virgin Mary.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
opération du Saint-Esprit f (usually uncountable, plural opérations du Saint-Esprit)
- divine intervention, miracle
- par l’opération du Saint-Esprit ― as if by magic
Usage notes[edit]
- Used ironically.