English–French

“cult” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sɛkt/

Example

Il a quitté la secte hier.

He left the cult yesterday.

Illustration for secte (cult)

How to say “cult” in French

“Cult” in French is secte.

A closed circle whose leader or doctrine governs members' beliefs, choices, and contact with the outside world.

Full entry for secte: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with secte

Il a rejoint une secte quand il était jeune.

He joined a cult when he was young.

Tips for using secte

  • English sect can neutrally mean a religious subgroup, but French secte usually suggests harmful manipulation or social control.

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