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    Solennelle (en. Solemn)

    /sɔ.lɛn.ɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is grave, serious, or marked by ceremony.
    The ceremony was of a solemn beauty.
    La cérémonie était d'une solennelle beauté.
    Which indicates great importance or a ceremonial character.
    He delivered a solemn speech at the event.
    Il a prononcé un discours solennel lors de l'événement.
    Refers to an act or phenomenon that requires a certain dignity.
    The moment was solemn, filled with emotions.
    Le moment était solennel, rempli d'émotions.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'sollemnis', meaning 'celebrated, ritual' or 'formal, public'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a solemn moment
    a moment of great seriousness or importance.
    un moment solennel
    to pay tribute in a solemn manner
    to honor someone or something with seriousness.
    rendre hommage de manière solennelle
    a solemn declaration
    an announcement made with gravity and seriousness.
    une déclaration solennelle

    Related Words

    solemnity
    Seriously ceremonial character.
    solennité
    ceremony
    Ritual or set of gestures that are part of an important event.
    cérémonie
    official
    Of great importance, recognized by authority.
    officiel

    Slang Meanings

    To say that something is taken very seriously.
    His speech was so solemn that everyone was listening intently.
    Son discours était tellement solennel que tout le monde était à l'écoute.
    When one mocks an event that seems too dramatic.
    He found the award ceremony too solemn for such a small victory.
    Il a trouvé la remise de prix trop solennelle pour une si petite victorie.