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rituel

ritual

noun ree-too-EL Rare
People & Society Values

Also means

ceremony

Usage Note

Rituel can describe both religious rites and any repeated personal habit elevated to near-ceremonial status. The adjective form rituel/rituelle means 'ritual' or 'customary'. Saying c'est un rituel chez nous ('it's a ritual in our household') is common informal usage.

Examples

"Le rituel du matin commence par un café."

Natural Translation

The morning ritual starts with a coffee.

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