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immortaliser

to immortalise

verb ee-mor-tah-lee-ZEH Rare

Origin: from immortel (immortal) + -iser (causative suffix)

Also means

to capture forever

Usage Note

Immortaliser means to preserve something or someone for all time — through art, photography, literature, or legend. Immortaliser un moment (to capture a moment forever) is a common phrase in photography and journalism. The reflexive s'immortaliser means to achieve lasting fame oneself. The related adjective immortalisé (immortalised) frequently precedes famous names in cultural writing.

Examples

"Ce photographe a immortalisé la chute du mur de Berlin."

Natural Translation

This photographer immortalised the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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