embaumement
The English phrase "embalming" is translated into French as embaumement.
The term refers to the work of an embalmer.
Meaning: work of an embalmer (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun embaumement is derived from the verb embaumer, which comes from the root for "balm" or "ointment".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb form of the noun is embaumer.
Did you know?
- While embaumement refers to the physical preservation of a body, French uses the word embaumer metaphorically to mean making someone's memory immortal through praise or art.
- In French, the verb embaumer can also describe a room or a person that smells wonderfully of perfume or flowers.
- In historical French contexts, embaumer was often linked to the use of baume du Pérou, a specific resin highly prized by early modern apothecaries for preservation.
Examples in context
- Il a étudié l'embaumement à l'école.He studied embalming at school.
- L'embaumement doit être fait avec respect.The embalming must be done with respect.
Example conversation
Two funeral directors are discussing a client's request.
- ChloéNathan, est-ce que l'embaumement est terminé ?Nathan, is the embalming finished?
- NathanOui Chloé, je viens de finir.Yes Chloé, I just finished.
- ChloéLa famille veut voir le corps demain.The family wants to see the body tomorrow.
- NathanTout est prêt pour eux.Everything is ready for them.
