Cortege

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/kɔrtˈɛʒ/ · कॉर्टेझ

Meaning

A funeral procession

a solemn procession, especially for a funeral

हिंदी अर्थ

शवयात्रा या गंभीर जुलूस

शवयात्रा, शोक-जुलूस

Synonyms · पर्यायवाची
ProcessionFuneral processionRetinueTrain
Example sentences

The cortege moved at walking pace through the lane.

A cortege is followed and never led.

The cortege moved slowly through the silent streets.

Daily use: Cortege dhire dhire nikla.

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Memory trick · Prashant Sir

Cortege में 'कार तेज़' सुनिए: कोहरे वाली सड़क पर कार तेज़ चलाई तो सफ़र शवयात्रा पर ख़त्म हो सकता है। आवाज़ से meaning याद रखिए, और meaning से धीरे चलाना।

Hear 'car tez' (car fast) in CORTEGE: drive the car too fast on a foggy road and the journey can end in a funeral procession. Let the sound remind you of the meaning, and let the meaning remind you to drive slowly.

Exam note

Favourite one-word प्रश्न: 'a funeral procession'। Options में procession, entourage, coffin और interment आते हैं।

A favourite one-word question: 'a funeral procession'. Options include procession, entourage, coffin and interment.

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