No. 10,735 in French

mémorial

A "mémorial" is a monument or written work commemorating a person or event.

In a sentence

Nous avons visité le mémorial des anciens combattants.
We visited the veterans' memorial.
In this sentence, 'mémorial' refers to a physical monument built to honor veterans.
Le mémorial de la guerre est un lieu de réflexion.
The war memorial is a place of contemplation.
Here, 'mémorial' implies a designated area for remembrance and reflection.
Ce musée sert comme mémorial pour les victimes.
This museum serves as a memorial for the victims.
In this usage, 'mémorial' represents the symbolic function of the museum as a tribute and remembrance.

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