French Conversation · Level 70
59 words
French word
confrérie
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃fʁeʁi/
Meaning
- feminine nounbrotherhood
Example
La confrérie a aidé les familles pendant la crise.
The brotherhood helped families during the crisis.
More examples
La confrérie favorise la coopération entre collègues.
The professional guild promotes cooperation among colleagues.
Core concept
A structured circle whose members stand together like brothers around a shared craft, faith, or duty.
Common phrases
la confrérie professionnelle
professional guild
Similar words
association: An organization formed by people pursuing a common purpose or activity.
groupe: A set of people gathered around a shared purpose or interest.
club: An organization whose members meet to enjoy a shared hobby or activity.
ordre: A religious body united by common discipline and mission.
Definition in French
Organisation formelle de membres partageant un esprit de fraternité, parfois liée à une profession ou à la religion.
Word origin
French confrérie comes through Old French confrerie from Latin confraternitas, built on con- meaning "together" and frater meaning "brother".
Usage tips
- Confrérie is a feminine noun, so standard forms include une confrérie and cette confrérie.
Other meanings
- societynoun
- guildnoun
Opposites
- concurrencecompetitionnoun
Related words
- confrèrefellow professionalnoun
- confraternitéprofessional fellowshipnoun