English–French

“necropolis” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/nekʁopɔl/

Example

La nécropole antique est un site archéologique important.

The ancient necropolis is an important archaeological site.

Illustration for nécropole (necropolis)

How to say “necropolis” in French

“Necropolis” in French is nécropole.

An ancient burial ground where many graves remain together as historical evidence.

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

Example sentences with nécropole

La nécropole attire de nombreux visiteurs chaque année.

The necropolis attracts many visitors each year.

Tips for using nécropole

  • Nécropole belongs mainly to archaeological, historical, and heritage contexts, while cimetière is more usual for a modern cemetery.

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