French Conversation · Level 57
74 words
French word
cérémonie
Pronunciation
IPA/seʁemoni/
Meaning
- feminine nounceremony
Example
La cérémonie commence à dix heures.
The ceremony starts at ten o'clock.
More examples
La cérémonie de mariage a duré deux heures.
The wedding ceremony lasted two hours.
Core concept
People follow an arranged pattern of gestures, words, and stages rather than simply meeting.
Common phrases
cérémonie de mariage
wedding ceremony
cérémonie d'ouverture
opening ceremony
cérémonie funéraire
funeral ceremony
Similar words
fête: An informal gathering held for friends or family to enjoy themselves.
réunion: A meeting where people gather to discuss work or shared activities.
célébration: An event held to celebrate a special occasion or success.
rite: A prescribed act maintained by religious or traditional practice.
Definition in French
Suite d'actes codifiés, parfois rituels, accomplie lors d'une occasion particulière.
Word origin
The Latin noun caerimonia passed into French through Old French and developed into cérémonie for an established ritual or formal observance.
Usage tips
- Cérémonie emphasizes formal procedure, while fête and réunion refer more broadly to a celebration or gathering.
Other meanings
- ritualnoun
- celebrationnoun
Related words
- cérémonialceremonialnoun
- cérémonieuxceremoniousadjective
- cérémonieusementceremoniouslyadverb