secte
French → English
(religion) Religious sect: a small group that has broken away from an established church to follow a different doctrine
Le village compte plusieurs sectes dissidentes issues du protestantisme.
(English) The village has several dissident sects originating from Protestantism.
Cette secte bouddhiste suit les enseignements d'un moine japonais.
(English) This Buddhist sect follows the teachings of a Japanese monk.
(sociology) Cult: a social group characterized by excessive devotion to a leader and often harmful practices
Les autorités surveillent cette secte qui manipule ses adeptes.
(English) The authorities are monitoring this cult that manipulates its followers.
Il a réussi à quitter la secte après cinq années d'isolement.
(English) He managed to leave the cult after five years of isolation.
Entry ID: fr:en:secte · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary