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    Congrégation (en. Congregation)

    /kɔ̃.ɡʁe.ɡa.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Association of faithful or religious individuals gathered for a common practice or goal.
    The congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph was founded in the 19th century.
    La congrégation des Sœurs de Saint-Joseph a été fondée au XIXe siècle.
    A group of people forming a religious community.
    He belongs to a religious congregation dedicated to education.
    Il appartient à une congrégation religieuse vouée à l'éducation.
    Gathering of individuals due to common beliefs.
    This congregation organizes spiritual retreats every year.
    Cette congrégation organise des retraites spirituelles chaque année.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'congregatio', which means 'gathering'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    de facto congregation
    A group that meets without official recognition.
    congrégation de fait
    religious congregation
    A religious community with specific rules.
    congrégation religieuse
    to be part of a congregation
    To be a member of a particular group or community.
    faire partie d'une congrégation

    Related Words

    congregant
    Member of a congregation.
    congrégant
    congregational
    Relating to a congregation.
    congrégatif
    gathering
    Action of gathering.
    rassemblement

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to a very close-knit group of people.
    This crew is a real congregation of friends.
    Cette bande est une vraie congrégation de potes.
    To mock a group that is too serious or disciplined.
    Look at this congregation of students; it looks like they're in a meditation workshop.
    Regarde cette congrégation d'étudiants, on dirait qu'ils sont en stage de méditation.