Cénacle (en. Cenacle)

/se.nakl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A literary or artistic circle.
The cenacle of writers met every month to discuss their works.
Le céna cle des écrivains se réunissait chaque mois pour discuter de leurs œuvres.
A close-knit group of friends or acquaintances.
The cenacle of musicians gathered to exchange ideas.
Le cénacle de musiciens s'est rencontré pour échanger des idées.
A group of people gathering for a common purpose, often intellectual.
The philosophical cenacle captivated the attention of many students.
Le cénacle philosophique a captivé l'attention de nombreux étudiants.

Etymology

From the Latin 'cénaculum', which denotes a chamber or a place where people gather.

Common Phrases and Expressions

literary cenacle
A group of writers who meet to share and discuss their work.
cénacle littéraire
to be part of a cenacle
To belong to an exclusive or select group.
faire partie d'un cénacle
artists' cenacle
A gathering of artists to share ideas and creations.
cénacle d'artistes

Related Words

cenacula
Plural of the word cenacle, denoting several groups.
cénacula
cenicole
Related to cenacles.
cénicole

Slang Meanings

An elitist group of people.
This café is a true cenacle for the intellectuals of the city.
Ce café est un véritable cénacle pour les intellectuels de la ville.
A group of friends who meet regularly.
We formed a cenacle of cinema enthusiasts.
Nous avons formé un cénacle de passionnés de cinéma.