He studied the humanities with the Oratorians at Riom, made vows at the Abbey of Vendôme, 29 October 1698, and was ordained priest in December, 1702.
He then withdrew to St-Germain-des-Prés to prepare a new Greek edition and Latin translation of the works of Cyril of Jerusalem.
His translation was issued after his death by Prudent Maran under the title: "S. Cyrilli Hiersolymit.
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It is preceded by three learned dissertations on the life, writings, and doctrine of Cyril, and was at the time the standard edition.