No. 8,446 in French
adepte
Follower or enthusiast.
In a sentence
Ils sont adeptes de la méditation et pratiquent chaque matin.
They are enthusiasts of meditation and practice every morning.
Here, 'adepte' is used to describe someone who is an enthusiastic follower or practitioner of an activity, in this case, meditation.
Elle est une adepte du yoga depuis de nombreuses années.
She has been an enthusiast of yoga for many years.
In this sentence, 'adepte' is used to indicate a person who has extensively practiced or faithfully follows yoga, showing dedication.
Nous avons rencontré plusieurs adeptes de cette philosophie lors du colloque.
We met several followers of this philosophy during the conference.
Here, 'adepte' denotes individuals who support or adhere to a particular idea or philosophy, highlighting their commitment.
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