Cérémonies (en. Ceremonies)

/se.ʁe.mɔ.ni/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Act or series of ritual acts often celebrated during special events.

Wedding ceremonies are filled with traditions.

Les cérémonies de mariage sont remplies de traditions.

Events organized to celebrate or honor something.

Graduation ceremonies are very moving.

Les cérémonies de remise des diplômes sont très émouvantes.

Rituals performed in public to mark a milestone or event.

Commemoration ceremonies take place every year.

Les cérémonies de commémoration ont lieu chaque année.

From the Latin 'caerimonia', meaning 'rite' or 'ritual'.

opening ceremonies

Formal events marking the beginning of a program or project.

cérémonies d'ouverture

award ceremonies

Events where awards are given for achievements.

cérémonies de remise des prix

funeral ceremonies

Rituals observed in memory of a deceased person.

cérémonies funéraires

ceremonial

Relates to the rites or formal rules of an event.

cérémonial

celebration

Act of celebrating, often associated with a special event.

célébration

Informal gathering to celebrate something.

We held a small ceremony to celebrate his birthday.

On a fait une petite cérémonie pour fêter son anniversaire.

Event that becomes too formal or rigid.

That wedding was a real ceremony, a bit too stiff for my taste.

Ce mariage était une vraie cérémonie, un peu trop guindée à mon goût.