pray

In French, the verb 'prier' corresponds to the English 'pray.' It is used in a religious context, meaning to address deities in worship or to ask for help or guidance. For example, one might say 'Je prie pour la paix,' which translates to 'I pray for peace.' The verb conjugates like any regular '-er' verb in the present tense, with 'prie' for 'I pray' (je prie), 'pries' for 'you pray' (tu pries), and so on. It can also be used in a broader sense to mean 'to wish' or 'to hope,' as in 'Je prie que tout se passe bien,' meaning 'I hope everything goes well.'