English–French

“ritual” in French

French

Alsorituel

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁit/

Example

Le rite commence par une prière.

The ritual begins with a prayer.

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How to say “ritual” in French

“Ritual” in French is rite.

A set of ordered, meaningful gestures performed as an established ceremony for a group or belief.

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

Example sentences with rite

Le rite religieux rassemble souvent la communauté.

The religious rite often brings the community together.

Tips for using rite

  • French rite is pronounced with a final /t/, unlike many French words ending in -t.

Other French words for “ritual”

Nous avons suivi le rituel traditionnel.

We followed the traditional ritual.

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