rite

• Nom désignant une action ou une procédure formelle ou cérémonielle, souvent prescrite par une religion ou établie comme pratique habituelle.

A noun referring to a formal or ceremonial act or procedure, often prescribed by a religion or established as a customary practice.

1. Religious ceremonyB2formal

   A formal and established ceremony or act prescribed by a religion or spiritual tradition.

   Rite religieux

   • The priest performed the ancient rite of baptism.
   • Many cultures have a rite of passage for adolescents.
   • The funeral rite was conducted according to local customs.

   Synonymescelebrationceremonyliturgyobservanceordinancepracticeritualsacramentservice

2. Customary practiceB2formal

   Any habitual or traditional observance, practice, or procedure that is regularly followed.

   Rite (pratique coutumière)

   • Their morning coffee ritual is a daily rite.
   • The annual company picnic has become a rite of summer.
   • Shaking hands is a common rite of greeting in many cultures.

   Synonymesceremonyconventioncustomformhabitobservancepracticeprocedureritualtraditionusage