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    Procession (en. Procession)

    /pʁo.se.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A group of people advancing together in a determined order.
    The Blessed Sacrament procession attracted many faithful.
    La procession du Saint-Sacrement a attiré de nombreux fidèles.
    At a public event, it is a gathering often accompanied by music.
    The students participated in the Music Festival procession.
    Les élèves ont participé à la procession de la Fête de la Musique.
    A ceremonial march, for example during a religious festival.
    The carnival procession was colorful and festive.
    La procession du carnaval a été colorée et festive.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'processio', which means 'to advance' or 'to march forward'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    funeral procession
    Slow and solemn march during funerals.
    procession funéraire
    religious procession
    Collective movement of the faithful to celebrate a religious event.
    procession religieuse
    Saint Vincent procession
    Traditional parade in Burgundy in honor of the patron saint of winemakers.
    procession de la Saint-Vincent

    Related Words

    procession
    A procession of people or vehicles accompanying an important event.
    cortège
    parade
    The act of marching past, often in orderly ranks.
    défilé
    ritual
    Serious ceremony characterized by a set of rites.
    rituel

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a bind
    After that disaster, he felt like he was in a real procession.
    Après ce désastre, il se sentait dans une vraie procession.
    To have one's head in the clouds
    Speaking of his next big idea, he looked like a dreamy procession.
    En parlant de sa prochaine grande idée, il avait l'air d'une procession de rêve.