This is the 10735th most frequent French word.
mémorial
A "mémorial" is a monument or written work commemorating a person or event.
In this sentence, 'mémorial' refers to a physical monument built to honor veterans.
Nous avons visité le mémorial des anciens combattants.
We visited the veterans' memorial.
Here, 'mémorial' implies a designated area for remembrance and reflection.
Le mémorial de la guerre est un lieu de réflexion.
The war memorial is a place of contemplation.
In this usage, 'mémorial' represents the symbolic function of the museum as a tribute and remembrance.