Concile (en. Council)

/kɔ̃.sil/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Ecclesiastical assemblies convened to resolve issues of faith or organization.

The Council of Nicaea was a turning point in Christian history.

Le concile de Nicée a été un tournant dans l'histoire chrétienne.

Meeting of people to discuss important matters.

A council was organized to address necessary reforms.

Un concile a été organisé pour traiter des réformes nécessaires.

From Latin 'concilium', meaning 'assembly'.

ecumenical council

Assembly convened to discuss theological issues among different Christian denominations.

concile oecuménique

Council of Trent

Major council that took place in the 16th century to reform the Catholic Church.

concile de Trente

general council

Meeting that involves several churches or factions.

concile général

local council

Meeting at the regional level or of a single community.

concile local

To discuss informally in a group.

We had a council at the café to talk about weekend plans.

On a fait un concile au café pour parler des plans du week-end.

To gather to make a collective decision.

We had a small council this morning to choose the vacation destination.

On a eu un petit concile ce matin pour choisir la destination des vacances.