Funéraire ou funérailles ?

Gary B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Funéraire ou funérailles ?

Pourqui "funérailles " à place de "funéraire "?

Asked 1 year ago
Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Gary,

Funéraire (adjective) relates to the associated paraphernalia involved eg. urns, drapes, and other tangible items.

Funérailles (noun) refers to the ceremony including homage, interment, paying respects, etc.

Reference: https://www.dictionnaire-academie.fr/article/A9F1882

 

Bonne journée

Jim

 

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Les funérailles is used for the funeral service of someone famous, denoting usually a much bigger event than a normal funeral. A normal funeral would be l'enterrement.

Funéraire ou funérailles ?

Pourqui "funérailles " à place de "funéraire "?

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