No. 4,799 in French
recueillement
"Recueillement" means contemplation, reflection, or meditative introspection, often in a solemn or respectful manner.
In a sentence
Le recueillement est essentiel lors des cérémonies en mémoire des soldats tombés.
Reflection is essential during ceremonies in memory of fallen soldiers.
In this sentence, 'recueillement' refers to a respectful state of contemplation or reflection, emphasizing solemnity during commemorative events.
Pendant le recueillement, chacun pense aux souvenirs des êtres chers disparus.
During the moment of reflection, everyone thinks about memories of departed loved ones.
Here, 'recueillement' denotes a personal moment of quiet reminiscence or funeral-like solemnity dedicated to those we remember.
Les visiteurs ont observé un moment de recueillement devant le monument.
The visitors observed a moment of reflection in front of the monument.
In this instance, 'recueillement' captures the act of pausing respectfully in quiet thought or prayer, often as an homage or memorial gesture.
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