commemoration

commémoration

Acte ou cérémonie qui rappelle et honore une personne ou un événement important du passé.

En anglais simple : An event or act that honours and remembers a person or an important past event.

• The commemoration begins at noon.
• We attended a commemoration of the war’s end.
• Candles were lit in commemoration of the victims.

Comment l'utiliser : in commemoration of someone/something (They planted a tree in commemoration of the peace agreement.)

Synonymes : remembrance, observance

Expressions courantes : in commemoration of, commemoration ceremony, annual commemoration

monument commémoratif, mémorial

Objet fabriqué ou conservé pour rappeler et honorer une personne ou un événement.

En anglais simple : Something made or kept to remember and honour a person or event.

• The plaque is a lasting commemoration.
• This monument serves as a commemoration of their courage.
• They built a stone commemoration of the battle.

Comment l'utiliser : a commemoration of someone/something (The statue is a commemoration of the town’s founder.)

Synonymes : memorial, tribute

Expressions courantes : lasting commemoration, commemoration of something

commémoration des saints

Mention de certains saints pendant les prières pour les personnes décédées.

En anglais simple : The naming of particular saints during prayers for people who have died.

• The priest began the commemoration of saints.
• Their names were read during the commemoration.
• The liturgy includes a commemoration before the final prayer.

Comment l'utiliser : commemoration of someone (The service included the commemoration of several saints.)

Expressions courantes : commemoration of saints, liturgical commemoration

fête commémorative d’Oxford

Fête traditionnelle organisée chaque année à l’université d’Oxford.

En anglais simple : A traditional yearly festival at Oxford University.

• They attended Commemoration at Oxford.
• The university prepared for its annual Commemoration.
• Visitors gathered in Oxford for the Commemoration festivities.

Expressions courantes : Oxford Commemoration, Commemoration ceremony, Commemoration festivities