English–French
“procession” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔʁtɛʒ/
Example
Il y a un cortège devant l'église.
There is a procession in front of the church.
How to say “procession” in French
“Procession” in French is cortège.
A flowing line of people or vehicles advancing together toward a common destination.
Example sentences with cortège
La police a interrompu le cortège pour sécuriser la place.
The police interrupted the procession to secure the square.
Tips for using cortège
- For an ordinary waiting line, French uses une file or faire la queue; cortège implies purposeful movement.
Other French words for “procession”
Une procession avance lentement dans la rue.
A procession moves slowly down the street.