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powwow

/ˈpaʊ.aʊ/

Translations

powwownoun

powwows

/ˈpaʊ.aʊ/

pow-wowEmprunt courant pour la cérémonie et réunion communautaire autochtone.

The annual powwow brought together tribes from across the region to celebrate their heritage.

Le pow-wow annuel a réuni des tribus de toute la région pour célébrer leur patrimoine.

réunionRéunion informelle, souvent brève.

The team had a quick powwow to discuss the strategy for the upcoming project.

L'équipe a eu une brève réunion pour discuter de la stratégie du prochain projet.

Additional translations

homme-médecineSens ethnographique, pour un guérisseur ou chaman amérindien.

Synonyms

powwowverb

powwowed

Past Simple

powwowed

Past Participle

powwowing

Gerund

/ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

se réunirSe dit d'une réunion informelle ou d'un échange rapide.

The tribal leaders decided to powwow to discuss the upcoming festival.

Les chefs tribaux ont décidé de se réunir pour discuter du prochain festival.

Additional translations

se concerterUsage courant pour une discussion informelle avant une décision.

Synonyms

powwowadjective

/ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., ‘powwow grounds’) to describe something connected with or suitable for a powwow.

de pow-wowInvariable; relatif au pow-wow.

Colorful powwow regalia filled the exhibition hall.

Des costumes de pow-wow colorés remplissaient la salle d'exposition.

Definitions

powwownoun

A social gathering or conference, especially among Native American communities, that often includes dancing, singing, and cultural activities.

The annual powwow brought together tribes from across the region to celebrate their heritage.

An informal meeting or discussion.

The team had a quick powwow to discuss the strategy for the upcoming project.

A Native American shaman or medicine man.

The powwow prepared herbal remedies for the ailing child.

powwowverb

To hold a meeting or conference, especially among Native American tribes.

The tribal leaders decided to powwow to discuss the upcoming festival.

To confer or discuss, often informally.

The team needs to powwow before making a final decision on the project.

powwowadjective

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of a powwow.

Colorful powwow regalia filled the exhibition hall.