What does initiation in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word initiation in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use initiation in French.

The word initiation in French means introduction, initiation, initiation, initiation rite. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word initiation

introduction

nom féminin (apprentissage)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Je pense que lire ce livre sera une bonne initiation à l'histoire de l'art. Marie s'est inscrite à un cours d'initiation au dessin.
I think this book will be a good beginner's guide to history of art.

initiation

nom féminin (intronisation dans une société secrète)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pierre reçoit une initiation maçonnique.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. Initiation ceremonies can sometimes get out of hand.

initiation

nom féminin (cérémonie de partage d'un savoir)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Paul suit une initiation aux rites de la Kabbale.
Paul is undertaking an initiation into kabbalistic rituals.

initiation rite

nom féminin (épreuve d'accès à [qch])

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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