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ceremony

/ˈsɛr.ɪ.mə.ni/

/ˈsɛr.əˌmoʊ.ni/

Translations

ceremonynoun

ceremonies

/ˈsɛr.ɪ.mə.ni/

/ˈsɛr.əˌmoʊ.ni/

The graduation ceremony was attended by hundreds of students and their families.

La cérémonie de remise des diplômes a réuni des centaines d’étudiants et leurs familles.

Additional translations

cérémonialS’emploie surtout pour un ensemble de rites ou de formalités traditionnels, notamment dans un cadre officiel ou solennel.

formalismePour le sens de politesse ou de comportement trop cérémonieux.

Synonyms

ceremonyadjective

/ˈser.ɪ.mə.ni/

/ˈser.əˌmoʊ.ni/

Attributive use of the noun (e.g., "ceremony attire"). No gradable forms.

They prepared special ceremony attire for the procession.

Ils ont préparé une tenue cérémonielle spéciale pour la procession.

ceremonynoun

A formal event held on a special occasion, such as a wedding, graduation, or inauguration.

The graduation ceremony was attended by hundreds of students and their families.

A set of formal acts, often fixed and traditional, performed on a special occasion.

The ceremony included a series of rituals that have been passed down through generations.

The formal activities conducted on some solemn or important public or state occasion.

The inauguration ceremony of the new president was broadcasted live on television.

Formal behaviour, etiquette, or conventional politeness, often emphasising outward display (uncountable).

He handed her the letter without ceremony.

ceremonyadjective

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of a formal event or rite.

They prepared special ceremony attire for the procession.