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    Cabale (en. Cabal)

    /ka.bal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A secret group whose members conspire to achieve common goals, often in a sneaky manner.
    He was accused of being part of a cabal aimed at overthrowing the government.
    Il a été accusé de faire partie d'une cabale visant à renverser le gouvernement.
    A set of intrigues or conspiracies.
    The cabal that formed around this project worries officials.
    La cabale qui s'est formée autour de ce projet inquiète les responsables.
    A secret or little-known movement that seeks to influence decisions.
    A cabal of artists gathered to claim more rights.
    Une cabale d'artistes s'est réunie pour revendiquer plus de droits.

    Etymology

    The word 'cabale' comes from the Hebrew 'kabbalah', which means 'reception' or 'tradition'. It designates hidden or secret knowledge.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    political cabal
    A conspiracy within politics.
    cabale politique
    to be in the cabal
    To be involved in secret schemes.
    être dans la cabale
    to unmask the cabal
    To reveal the hidden machinations of a group.
    démasquer la cabale

    Related Words

    plot
    A secret plan aimed at achieving a goal that is often illegal.
    complot
    intrigue
    A game of scheming often used to gain an advantage.
    intrigue
    scheme
    A secret and often malicious action to reach a goal.
    manigance
    conspiracy
    A secret agreement among several people to commit an illegal act.
    conspiration

    Slang Meanings

    Secret agitator
    He’s a true cabalist, always pulling strings in the background.
    C'est un vrai cabaliste, toujours à tirer les ficelles en arrière-plan.
    Underground movement
    He is part of an artistic cabal that opposes censorship.
    Il fait partie d'une cabale artistique qui s'oppose à la censure.