minister

US /-stɚ/
UK /-stɚ/
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1.

ministre

a head of a government department in a parliamentary democracy

:
The Prime Minister announced new policies.
Le Premier ministre a annoncé de nouvelles politiques.
She was appointed as the Minister of Education.
Elle a été nommée ministre de l'Éducation.
2.

pasteur, ministre du culte

a member of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches

:
The minister delivered a powerful sermon.
Le pasteur a prononcé un sermon puissant.
She consulted with her local church minister.
Elle a consulté son pasteur local.
1.

servir, pourvoir aux besoins de

to attend to the needs of (someone)

:
The nurses ministered to the sick.
Les infirmières ont soigné les malades.
He ministered to the spiritual needs of his congregation.
Il a pourvu aux besoins spirituels de sa congrégation.