English–French

“solemnly” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/solanɛləmɑ̃/

Example

Il a parlé solennellement devant tout le monde.

He spoke solemnly in front of everyone.

Illustration for solennellement (solemnly)

How to say “solemnly” in French

“Solemnly” in French is solennellement.

A public moment marked by ceremony and grave importance.

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

Example sentences with solennellement

Il s'est excusé solennellement pour son erreur.

He apologized solemnly for his mistake.

Tips for using solennellement

  • Solennellement is formal and ceremonial, whereas sérieusement more generally expresses seriousness without suggesting a ceremony.

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