cérémonie
/se.ʁe.mɔ.ni/noun★Intermediate💡 ceremony
formal
A formal event or ritual with a specific order of proceedings, often marking a significant occasion or tradition.
Les cérémonies religieuses sont souvent très solennelles.
Religious ceremonies are often very solemn.
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The term is used for both religious and secular events, such as weddings, graduations, or state ceremonies.
Collocations
cérémonie d'ouvertureopening ceremonycérémonie funérairefuneral ceremonycérémonie de remise de prixawards ceremony
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
In French, 'cérémonie' is always formal. For informal gatherings, use 'fête' or 'réception'.
⚡Gold Rule
Capitalization
In French, 'cérémonie' is lowercase unless it starts a sentence or is part of a proper noun.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'caerimonia', meaning 'religious rite' or 'formal observance'.
📝Usage Notes
In French, 'cérémonie' can refer to both religious and secular events, but it always implies a structured, formal event.
Word Breakdown
cérémoni-
relating to ceremony
root-ie
noun-forming suffix
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