Congrégation (en. Congregation)

/kɔ̃.ɡʁe.ɡa.sjɔ̃/

Synonyms

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.