Coterie (en. Coterie)

/kɔ.te.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A small group of people who gather around common interests or tastes.

This coterie of artists meets every month to discuss their projects.

Cette coterie d'artistes se réunit tous les mois pour discuter de leurs projets.

A set of people who support each other mutually.

He is part of an influential coterie in the business world.

Il fait partie d'une coterie influente dans le monde des affaires.

A closed clan or faction, often with a pejorative connotation.

The coterie within the company does not allow new employees in.

La coterie au sein de l'entreprise ne laisse pas entrer les nouveaux employés.

From the French 'coter', which means 'to share a territory' or 'to be in a group'.

literary coterie

A group of people passionate about literature.

coterie littéraire

coterie of friends

A small group of very close friends.

coterie d'amis

to be part of a coterie

To be a member of a selective group.

faire partie d'une coterie

clique

A closed group of people, often exclusive.

clique

gang

A group of people brought together by a common interest.

bande

sect

A group often seen as marginal, with a strong internal cohesion.

secte

A very closed and exclusive group.

This evening is reserved for their coterie; no way to go without an invitation.

Cette soirée est réservée à leur coterie, pas question d'y aller sans invitation.

A gang of buddies in a familiar way.

I met up with my childhood coterie at the café.

J'ai retrouvé ma coterie d'amis d'enfance au café.