esoteric

ésotérique, hermétique

Compris seulement par quelques personnes ayant des connaissances ou des centres d’intérêt particuliers.

En anglais simple : Understood by only a few people who have special knowledge or interests.

• The book covers an esoteric subject.
• His talk was full of esoteric terms.
• Only a few readers understood these esoteric references.

Synonymes : obscure, specialized

Expressions courantes : esoteric knowledge, esoteric subject, esoteric terminology

ésotérique, mystique

Qui concerne des idées profondes ou des croyances spirituelles cachées, sans utilité évidente dans la vie quotidienne.

En anglais simple : About deep ideas or hidden spiritual beliefs that have little obvious use in daily life.

• They studied esoteric philosophy.
• The group explored esoteric beliefs about the soul.
• His writings combine esoteric theories with ancient religious ideas.

Synonymes : mystical, occult, abstract

Expressions courantes : esoteric teachings, esoteric philosophy, esoteric beliefs

confidentiel, privé

Gardé secret et partagé uniquement avec un petit groupe.

En anglais simple : Kept private and shared only with a small group.

• The letter served an esoteric purpose.
• They shared esoteric information only with trusted members.
• The society kept its esoteric plans within a small circle.

Synonymes : confidential, private, secret

Contraires : public

Expressions courantes : esoteric purpose, esoteric information