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société secrète

/sɔ.sje.tɛ se.kʁɛt/
noun★Intermediate— secret society
formal

An organization whose existence, membership, and activities are kept hidden from the public.

Les sociétés secrètes ont souvent des rituels et des symboles mystérieux.

Secret societies often have mysterious rituals and symbols.

💡

The term is often used in historical, literary, or conspiratorial contexts.

Collocations

initier à une société secrèteto initiate into a secret societyrituels de société secrètesecret society rituals

Synonyms

fraternité secrèteconfrérie secrèteordre secret

Antonyms

organisation publiquegroupe ouvert

Related Phrases

initiation secrètephrase
secret initiation
membres secretsphrase
secret members

💡Pro Tip

Historical Context

Many secret societies have played significant roles in history, often influencing politics or culture.

⚡Gold Rule

Usage in Literature

The term is frequently used in novels and films to add an air of mystery or intrigue.

📖Word Origin

From French 'société' (society) and 'secrète' (secret), referring to groups that operate in secrecy.

📝Usage Notes

The term is often associated with historical groups like the Freemasons or modern conspiracy theories.

Word Breakdown

société
society
root
+
secrète
secret
root
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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