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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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