Category: Prayers in French

The Hail Mary in French (Je Vous Salue Marie)

The “Je Vous Salue Marie” is the French version of the Hail Mary, one of the most beloved and fundamental prayers in Catholic tradition, deeply rooted in Scripture. It combines words spoken by the angel Gabriel during the Annunciation (“Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee” – Luke 1:28) with those of Elizabeth at the Visitation (“Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb” – Luke 1:42), both found in the Gospel of Luke.

The prayer consists of two parts: the first half recounts these biblical salutations to Mary, while the second half is a heartfelt petition asking for her intercession – “Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.” This structure beautifully balances scriptural praise with supplication.

The Hail Mary in French

Je Vous Salue Marie

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Je Vous Salue Marie

Je vous salue, Marie, pleine de grâce,
Le Seigneur est avec vous.
Vous êtes bénie entre toutes les femmes et Jésus,
le fruit de vos entrailles, est béni.
Sainte Marie, mère de Dieu,
priez pour nous, pécheurs,
​maintenant et à l’heure de notre mort.
Amen.

The Our Father in French (Notre Père)

The Notre Père is the French version of the Our Father, the fundamental prayer that Jesus Christ taught His disciples as recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. This sacred prayer serves as the foundation of Christian worship and personal devotion, containing seven petitions that encompass our relationship with God, our daily needs, and our spiritual growth.

The Our Father in French

Notre Père

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Notre Père

Notre Père qui es aux cieux,
que ton nom soit sanctifié,
que ton règne vienne,
que ta volonté soit faite sur la terre comme au ciel.
Donne-nous aujourd’hui notre pain quotidien;
et pardonne-nous nos offenses,
comme nous pardonnons à ceux qui nous ont offensés;
et ne nous induis point en tentation,
​mais délivre-nous du mal..
Amen.