French translation of obituaries is 
avis de décès

Meaning of "obituaries" in English

Obituaries are written notices typically published in newspapers or online platforms, announcing the death of a person. They often include a brief biography, detailing significant accomplishments, personal attributes, and surviving family members. Obituaries serve both as a public announcement of a death and as a tribute to the deceased person's life, often highlighting their contribution to the community or personal impact within their family. These notices can provide closure and a means for the community to offer condolences to the bereaved family.

Meaning of "avis de décès" in French

"Avis de décès" is the French term for what is known in English as an obituary. These are formal notices published to announce a person's passing, usually found in newspapers or online. The "avis de décès" typically includes essential details about the deceased, such as their full name, age at the time of death, date of passing, and sometimes a brief overview of their life, including achievements, family ties, and funeral arrangements. The purpose is both to inform the public and to honor the life of the person who has died.

Pronunciation of "obituaries" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /əˈbɪtʃuˌɛriz/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, the pronunciation is consistent with the phonetic transcription above. In British English, it may be pronounced with a slightly different stress, but the overall pronunciation remains quite similar.

Pronunciation of "avis de décès" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /avi də de.se/

Pronunciation Variations: Pronunciation may vary slightly between regions in France, but typically maintains the standard French pronunciation. In Canada, particularly in Quebec, there might be a slight variation in intonation, yet it largely follows the standard pattern.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The newspaper dedicated a full page to the obituaries. (Le journal a consacré une pleine page aux avis de décès.)
2. She read the obituaries every morning to stay informed. (Elle lisait les avis de décès chaque matin pour rester informée.)
3. His passing was announced in yesterday's obituaries. (Son décès a été annoncé dans les avis de décès d'hier.)
4. The online obituaries were updated daily. (Les avis de décès en ligne étaient mis à jour quotidiennement.)
5. Families often write obituaries to honor their loved ones. (Les familles écrivent souvent des avis de décès pour honorer leurs proches.)
6. Obituaries are often accompanied by a photograph of the deceased. (Les avis de décès sont souvent accompagnés d'une photo du défunt.)
7. Many people find comfort in reading obituaries. (Beaucoup de gens trouvent du réconfort en lisant les avis de décès.)
8. The obituaries section was particularly lengthy this week. (La rubrique des avis de décès était particulièrement longue cette semaine.)
9. Obituaries provide important information about funeral services. (Les avis de décès fournissent des informations importantes sur les services funéraires.)
10. She clipped and saved obituaries of her old friends. (Elle découpait et gardait les avis de décès de ses anciens amis.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "obituaries" in English

Synonyms: death notice, memorial, tribute, eulogy, announcement, necrology, death announcement, remembrance, in memoriam, epitaph.

Antonyms: birth announcement, -

Similar Words: announcement, biography, death notice, tribute, necrology.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "avis de décès" in French

Synonyms: nécrologie, hommage, notice de décès, épitaphe, annonce de décès, souvenir, in memoriam, lettre de décès, extrait de décès, hommage posthume.

Antonyms: annonce de naissance, -

Similar Words: nécrologie, hommage, notice de décès, in memoriam, épitaphe.

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