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    L'enterrement (en. The burial)

    [lɑ̃.tɛʁ.mɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Ritual that consecrates the burial of a deceased person in a tomb.
    The burial took place in the presence of many relatives.
    L'enterrement a eu lieu en présence de nombreux proches.
    Ceremony that accompanies the transfer of a body to the cemetery.
    The family organized a solemn burial.
    La famille a organisé un enterrement solennel.
    Place where the body is buried.
    She visited her grandfather's burial each year.
    Elle a visité l'enterrement de son grand-père chaque année.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'enterrer' with the suffix '-ment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hold a burial
    To organize a funeral ceremony.
    faire l'enterrement
    to bury the hatchet
    To end a conflict.
    enterrer la hache de guerre
    bachelorette party
    Celebration before the wedding, usually for the bride.
    enterrement de vie de jeune fille

    Related Words

    buries
    Action of burying or placing something underground.
    enterre
    deceased
    Deceased person.
    défunt
    cemetery
    Place where the dead are buried.
    cimetière

    Slang Meanings

    A final journey
    He went on a journey, but it's a final journey.
    Il est parti en voyage, mais c'est un dernier voyage.
    The big sleep
    He joined the big sleep after a long illness.
    Il a rejoint le grand sommeil après une longue maladie.