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    Communion (en. Communion)

    /kɔ.my.njɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A Christian rite in which the faithful receive bread and wine in memory of Jesus' last meal.
    He attended his grandson's communion at church.
    Il a assisté à la communion de son petit-fils à l'église.
    A deep sharing of ideas or feelings between people.
    The communion of spirit among the artists was palpable.
    La communion d'esprit entre les artistes était palpable.
    A state of harmony or unity with others.
    They felt a communion with nature during their hike.
    Ils ont ressenti une communion avec la nature pendant leur randonnée.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'communio', derived from 'communis', meaning 'common' or 'shared'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    communion of saints
    The assembly of believers living and dead in Christ.
    communion des saints
    to share communion
    To participate in an act of sharing or solidarity.
    faire communion
    to be in communion
    To be in agreement or harmony with someone or something.
    être en communion

    Related Words

    to commune
    To participate in the rite of communion.
    communier
    community
    A group of people sharing common characteristics or interests.
    communauté
    communication
    The act of exchanging information or feelings.
    communication

    Slang Meanings

    Communion of friends
    We had a communion of friends to celebrate our reunion.
    On a fait une communion d'amis pour célébrer nos retrouvailles.
    Communion of souls
    They have a communion of souls that has united them for years.
    Ils ont une communion d'âmes qui les unit depuis des années.