solennel

solemn, formal

adjective sol-ah-NEL Rare

Origin: Latin sollemnis

Usage Note

Solennel is used for ceremonies, oaths, or declarations that carry special gravity — une promesse solennelle is a solemn promise. The double-n form solennel is correct; solonnel is a common misspelling. The adverb is solennellement and the noun solennité.

Examples

"La cérémonie était solennelle et émouvante."

Natural Translation

The ceremony was solemn and moving.

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