How to Say "Coronation" in French

couronnement

/ku.ʁɔn.mɑ̃/masculine

The French word for coronation is couronnement.

couronnement refers to the act or the ceremony of formally investing a sovereign or a sovereign's consort with a crown and other insignia of royalty.

Meaning: act or the ceremony of formally investing a sovereign or the sovereign’s consort with a crown and other insignia of royalty (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is derived from the verb couronner (to crown) and the suffix -ment, which forms a noun of action. Literally, it means "crowning".

As a masculine noun, it is preceded by the masculine definite article le to form le couronnement.

The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /ku.ʁɔn.mɑ̃/.

In French, couronnement is used for more than royalty. It also describes the final layer of concrete poured on a bridge or the top part of a wall to prevent water infiltration.
While couronnement describes the ceremony, a French speaker might use the phrase le sacre to describe the specific religious ritual of anointing a monarch with holy oil.
In French, the word couronnement can be used figuratively to describe the 'crowning achievement' of a long project, similar to how English uses 'climax' or 'pinnacle'.

Le couronnement du roi était un événement d'une grande importance.
The coronation of the king was an event of great importance.
L'intronisation du nouvel empereur a été célébrée avec faste.
The coronation of the new emperor was celebrated with great pomp.
En France, le couronnement des rois était un événement solennel entouré de nombreux rites et symboles.
In France, the coronation of kings was a solemn event surrounded by numerous rituals and symbols.
Le couronnement de Napoléon Bonaparte en tant qu'empereur a eu lieu le 2 décembre 1804 à Notre-Dame de Paris.
The coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte as emperor took place on December 2, 1804, at Notre-Dame de Paris.
L'intronisation du prince héritier était une cérémonie somptueuse, où les éclats de dorure rivalisaient avec les étoffes précieuses.
The coronation of the crown prince was a sumptuous ceremony, where glistening gold competed with precious fabrics.
L'intronisation du nouveau chef d'État était un moment historique pour notre nation.
The coronation of the new head of state was a historic moment for our nation.
Le couronnement du roi était magnifique.
The king's coronation was magnificent.
Ils préparent le couronnement pour demain.
They are preparing the coronation for tomorrow.
Tout le monde attendait le couronnement avec impatience.
Everyone was waiting for the coronation impatiently.

Nathan and Manon are discussing a historical documentary.

Nathan

As-tu vu le documentaire sur le couronnement ?
Did you see the documentary about the coronation?
Manon

Oui, c'était vraiment impressionnant, Nathan.
Yes, it was truly impressive, Nathan.
Nathan

La cérémonie semblait très ancienne.
The ceremony seemed very old.
Manon

C'est vrai, c'était un moment solennel.
That's true, it was a solemn moment.

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