Ses funérailles

G B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Is the plural used to describe one funeral?

Asked 2 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi G,

The word 'funérailles' is always plural and it is used for the formal funeral service of someone quite famous or important.

There are two other words that you might use if you were going to a funeral which are -

un enterrement

les obsèques

Like32 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Yes, it's often used in the plural: les funérailles -- the funeral

Like42 years ago

Is the plural used to describe one funeral?

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