No. 5,795 in French
commémoration
"Commémoration" in English means "the act of honoring or remembering someone or something, typically through a ceremony or event."
In a sentence
Aujourd'hui, nous organisons une cérémonie de commémoration pour honorer les héros.
Today, we are organizing a commemoration ceremony to honor the heroes.
Here, 'commémoration' is used to refer to the formal act of remembering and honoring individuals or events from the past.
La commémoration de cet événement historique est célébrée chaque année dans notre ville.
The commemoration of this historical event is celebrated every year in our city.
In this sentence, 'commémoration' refers to the annual recurring activity of remembrance for a specific historical event.
Cette statue a été érigée en commémoration des victimes de la guerre.
This statue was erected in commemoration of the war victims.
Here, 'commémoration' denotes the act of creating a lasting tribute to remember and honor a group of individuals.
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