ritual

• Relatif à un rite religieux ou solennel, ou accompli dans ce cadre ; désigne aussi ce qui est fait de manière habituelle ou automatique.

Relating to or done as a religious or solemn rite; also used to describe something done habitually or automatically.

1. Relating to religious ceremoniesB2formal

   Connected with or characteristic of formal religious ceremonies or rites.

   rituel (religieux)

   • The priest performed the ritual washing before the ceremony.
   • Ritual dances are an important part of the tribe's worship.
   • They observed the ritual fasting during the holy month.

   Synonymesceremonialliturgicalritualisticsacramental

2. Relating to social customsB2formal

   Connected with or employed in social customs, traditions, or formalized behaviors.

   rituel (relatif aux coutumes sociales)

   • The handshake is a ritual greeting in many cultures.
   • Their morning coffee has become a ritual habit.
   • The graduation ceremony is a ritual passage into adulthood.

   Synonymesceremonialconventionalcustomaryformalprescribedritualistictraditional

• Nom désignant un ensemble d'actions et parfois de paroles établies, accomplies régulièrement, notamment dans le cadre d'une cérémonie ou d'une coutume.

A noun referring to a set of fixed actions and sometimes words, performed regularly, especially as part of a ceremony or custom.

1. Customary practiceB1formal

   A set of actions or a procedure that is regularly and consistently followed, often with symbolic meaning.

   Pratique coutumière

   • Her morning ritual includes a cup of tea and a short walk.
   • The team has a pre-game ritual to boost morale.
   • Many families have a ritual of eating together on Sundays.

   Synonymesceremonyconventioncustomhabitobservancepracticeprocedureriteroutinetradition

   Antonymesimprovisationspontaneity

2. Religious ceremonyB1formal

   A prescribed order of performing religious rites or ceremonies.

   Rituel religieux

   • The priest performed the baptism ritual according to tradition.
   • Ancient cultures had elaborate burial rituals.
   • The wedding ritual involved exchanging vows and rings.

   Synonymesceremonialceremonyliturgyobservanceordinanceritesacramentserviceworship

3. Stereotyped behaviorB2formal

   A repeated, often automatic pattern of behavior that may be performed without conscious thought.

   Comportement stéréotypé

   • His nightly ritual of checking the locks became a habit.
   • The animal's mating ritual is a fascinating display.
   • Some people have a ritual of tapping the table for good luck.

   Synonymesconventioncustomhabitpatternpracticeprocedureroutinewont

   Antonymesimprovisationimpulsespontaneity