What does sérail in French mean?

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

The word sérail in French means seraglio, seraglio, inner circle, be part of the inner circle, be an insider. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sérail

seraglio

nom masculin (résidence du sultan)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le sérail était un lieu d'intrigues.

seraglio

nom masculin (harem)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le harem est en fait l'appartement à l'intérieur du sérail réservé aux femmes.

inner circle

nom masculin (élite)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Né dans le sérail, les opportunités se présentaient naturellement.

be part of the inner circle

locution verbale (faire partie d'un groupe)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Les énarques sont tous du même sérail.

be an insider

locution verbale (appartenir au même milieu)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Elle connaît les habitudes de la maison, elle fait partie du sérail.

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