Disciples (en. Disciples)

/disip.l/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
One or more students or followers of a doctrine.
The disciples of Socrates were famous for their quest for truth.
Les disciples de Socrate ont été célèbres pour leur quête de la vérité.
The companions of a leader, often in a religious context.
The disciples of Jesus played a fundamental role in spreading Christianity.
Les disciples de Jésus ont joué un rôle fondamental dans la diffusion du christianisme.
People who dedicate themselves to learning a skill or art under the guidance of a master.
The artist's disciples learned passionately the techniques of painting.
Les disciples de l'artiste apprenaient avec passion les techniques de la peinture.

Etymology

From the Latin 'discipulus', which means student or apprentice.

Common Phrases and Expressions

disciples of
Refers to those who follow a master or an ideology.
disciples de
to make disciples
To educate or influence others so that they adopt one's ideas.
en faire des disciples

Related Words

master
Person who teaches and guides their disciples.
maître
teaching
Act of transmitting knowledge, often between a master and their disciples.
enseignement
doctrine
Set of beliefs or teachings followed by the disciples.
doctrine

Slang Meanings

Apprentices
He is the disciple of this great chef.
Il est le disciple de ce grand chef cuisinier.
Follower
She has many disciples on social media.
Elle a beaucoup de disciples sur les réseaux sociaux.