This is the 4630th most frequent French word.
obsèques
Funeral rites or ceremonies.
Here, 'obsèques' is used to mean 'funeral ceremonies', referring to the formal services honoring someone who has passed away.
Les obsèques de mon voisin auront lieu demain.
The funeral of my neighbor will take place tomorrow.
The word 'obsèques' again refers to funeral ceremonies, highlighting an event where people gather to honor the deceased.
Le maire a assisté aux obsèques de l'ancien professeur.
The mayor attended the funeral of the former teacher.
Within this sentence, 'obsèques' describes a type of ceremony that encompasses traditional practices related to mourning and remembrance.