Solennel (en. Solemn)

/sɔ.lɛ.nɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to a ceremony, occasion, or event celebrated in a formal and grave manner.

The graduation ceremony was solemn.

La cérémonie de remise des diplômes était solennelle.

Done with great seriousness, a certain gravity.

He made her a solemn promise.

Il lui fit une promesse solennelle.

Refers to a speech or words spoken with respect and gravity.

The president delivered a solemn speech at the inauguration.

Le président a tenu un discours solennel lors de l'inauguration.

From the Latin 'sollemnis', meaning 'customary, ceremonial'.

solemn feast

Festive dinner where the atmosphere is imbued with seriousness and dignity.

réveillon solennel

solemn promise

Commitment made with great determination and seriousness.

promesse solennelle

solemn speech

Speech delivered very seriously in a formal setting.

discours solennel

ceremony

Ritual or festive event often marked by rites and formalities.

cérémonie

dignity

State of a person that inspires respect and honor.

dignité

majesty

Character of a person or thing that evokes admiration through its greatness or beauty.

majesté

Exaggerated seriousness in a casual context.

He was so solemn that it seemed like he was giving a lecture.

Il était tellement solennel qu'on aurait dit qu'il donnait une conférence.

False seriousness; attitude taken for fun.

He said that in a solemn tone as a joke.

Il a dit ça avec un ton solennel pour plaisanter.