Is the plural used to describe one funeral?
Ses funérailles
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G B.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Ses funérailles
This question relates to:French dictation exercise "Claude Nougaro and Toulouse"
Asked 3 years ago
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
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Chris W.Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Yes, it's often used in the plural: les funérailles -- the funeral
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