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No. 11,515 in French

rite

A ceremonial act or customary procedure.

In a sentence

  • Le rite culturel de la région est marqué par des célébrations annuelles.

    The cultural rite of the region is marked by annual celebrations.

    In this sentence, 'rite' refers to a cultural or traditional practice specific to a region.

  • Les rituels religieux incluent parfois des rites de passage.

    Religious rituals sometimes include rites of passage.

    Here, 'rite' pertains to a ceremonial act often symbolic of a transition or significant event.

  • Le rite familial consistait à raconter des histoires autour du feu chaque soir.

    The family rite consisted of telling stories around the fire every evening.

    In this context, 'rite' signifies a habitual or traditional family practice.

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