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    Cercueils (en. Coffins)

    /sɛʁkœj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A coffin is a box or container in which a body is placed for burial or cremation.
    The coffin was carried in procession to the cemetery.
    Le cercueil a été transporté en procession jusqu'au cimetière.
    The coffin can be made of wood, metal, or other materials.
    She chose an oak coffin for her funeral.
    Elle a choisi un cercueil en chêne pour ses funérailles.
    The coffin is often decorated according to the family's wishes.
    Flowers were placed on the coffin to pay tribute.
    Des fleurs ont été disposées sur le cercueil pour rendre hommage.

    Etymology

    The word 'coffin' comes from the Latin 'cercuelium', derived from the word 'cercuel', which means a cover or lid.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a coffin
    To prepare a burial for a deceased person.
    faire un cercueil
    in his coffin
    Expresses the idea of death or eternal rest.
    dans son cercueil
    white coffin
    Sign of premature death or of a child.
    cercueil blanc

    Related Words

    funerals
    Ceremonies related to burial or cremation.
    funérailles
    mortuary
    Relating to death or funeral services.
    mortuaire
    burial
    The act of placing a body in a coffin for burial.
    inhumation

    Slang Meanings

    To go into the coffin
    He doesn’t want to go out anymore, he goes into the coffin.
    Il ne veut plus sortir, il se met au cercueil.
    Wooden coffin
    He took a wooden coffin for his project.
    Il a pris un cercueil en bois pour son projet.