Recueillement (en. Meditation)

/ʁə.kœ.jɛl.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A state of contemplation or meditation.

After a long day, I need a few minutes of reflection.

Après une longue journée, j'ai besoin de quelques minutes de recueillement.

A time of silence to reflect.

The reflection during the ceremony was palpable.

Le recueillement durant la cérémonie était palpable.

The act of focusing on one's thoughts or feelings.

He immersed himself in reflection before making a big decision.

Il s'est plongé dans le recueillement avant de prendre une grande décision.

This word comes from the verb 'recueillir', from the Latin 'recolligere'.

moment of reflection

A period of silence and reflection, often used during commemorations.

moment de recueillement

to reflect

Taking time to think and meditate.

se recueillir

to establish a moment of reflection

Establishing an atmosphere of concentration and meditation.

instaurer un recueillement

meditation

Practice of contemplation or deep reflection.

méditation

introspection

Examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.

introspection

silence

Absence of sound, a calm and quiet moment.

silence