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Le rite
A formalized social or religious ceremony. In sociology, it can also refer to mundane daily rituals that reinforce social cohesion.
Examples in context
Le mariage est un rite social majeur.
Marriage is a major social rite.
Chaque culture possède ses propres rites funéraires.
Every culture has its own funeral rites.
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