commune

• Nom désignant soit la plus petite unité administrative dans certains pays européens, soit une communauté de personnes ou de familles vivant ensemble et partageant des ressources et des responsabilités.

A noun referring to either the smallest administrative district in several European countries, or a community of people or families living together and sharing resources and responsibilities.

1. Administrative districtB2formal

   The smallest administrative division in some European countries, such as France, Italy, or Belgium.

   Commune (division administrative)

   • The mayor of the commune approved the new park.
   • Each commune in France has its own local council.
   • The commune is responsible for local services like schools and roads.

   Synonymesmunicipality

2. Intentional communityB2formal

   A group of people or families living together and sharing resources, responsibilities, and often property.

   Communauté intentionnelle

   • They joined a commune in the countryside to live more sustainably.
   • The commune shared all meals and chores equally.
   • Living in a commune requires a strong sense of cooperation.

   Synonymescollectivecooperativekibbutz

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'échanger des pensées ou des sentiments intimes avec quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent dans un contexte spirituel ou profondément personnel.

A verb used to indicate the act of sharing one's intimate thoughts or feelings with someone or something, often in a spiritual or deeply personal context.

1. Communicate intimatelyC1formal

   To share one's innermost thoughts or feelings with someone or something; to be in a state of deep, receptive connection.

   communier

   • She went for a walk in the woods to commune with nature.
   • The artist communes with his inner self before painting.
   • They sat in silence, communing with each other without words.

   Synonymesbondcommunicateconnectconverseinteractrelate

2. Receive CommunionC1formal

   To participate in the Christian sacrament of Holy Communion, especially in the Catholic Church.

   Communier

   • The faithful gathered at the altar to commune.
   • He went to church to commune on Sunday morning.
   • After confession, she was ready to commune.

   Synonymescommunicatepartake