culte
worship, cult
noun KYULT Rare
Origin: Latin 'cultus' (worship, cultivation)
Also means
cult film/classic (informal)
Usage Note
Culte is masculine. In religion it means an act of worship or a denomination. In popular culture, un film culte or un culte means a cult classic. Rendre un culte à quelqu'un means 'to idolize someone'.
Examples
"Ce film est devenu un vrai culte."
Natural Translation
This film has become a genuine cult classic.
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