No. 4,630 in French
obsèques
Funeral rites or ceremonies.
In a sentence
Les obsèques de mon voisin auront lieu demain.
The funeral of my neighbor will take place tomorrow.
Here, 'obsèques' is used to mean 'funeral ceremonies', referring to the formal services honoring someone who has passed away.
Le maire a assisté aux obsèques de l'ancien professeur.
The mayor attended the funeral of the former teacher.
The word 'obsèques' again refers to funeral ceremonies, highlighting an event where people gather to honor the deceased.
Des obsèques traditionnelles incluent souvent des rituels religieux.
Traditional funerals often include religious rituals.
Within this sentence, 'obsèques' describes a type of ceremony that encompasses traditional practices related to mourning and remembrance.
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