English–French

“cemetery” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/simətjɛʁ/

Example

Je vais au cimetière.

I am going to the cemetery.

Illustration for cimetière (cemetery)

How to say “cemetery” in French

“Cemetery” in French is cimetière.

Rows of tombs and monuments gathered along paths in a place of remembrance.

Full entry for cimetière: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cimetière

Le cimetière communal est bien entretenu.

The municipal cemetery is well maintained.

Tips for using cimetière

  • Cimetière names the whole burial ground, while tombe names an individual grave.

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