C2 noun Neutre

anniversary

/ˌæn.ɪˈvɜː.sər.i/

An anniversary is the annual recurrence of a date that marks a significant past event, ranging from personal celebrations like weddings to historical commemorations. It serves as a temporal marker used to honor, celebrate, or reflect upon the importance of an occurrence over the span of years.

Exemples

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1

We booked a table at our favorite bistro to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary.

We reserved a spot at our preferred restaurant to mark five years of marriage.

2

The state ceremony was held to observe the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty.

A formal government event was organized to mark fifty years since the peace agreement was signed.

3

It's my three-month 'workiversary,' so I'm bringing in donuts for the whole team.

I have been at this job for three months, so I am providing snacks for my colleagues.

Famille de mots

Nom
anniversary
Adjectif
anniversarial
Apparenté
bicentenary
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Astuce mémo

Think of the Latin roots: 'annus' means 'year' (like annual) and 'versus' means 'turned' (like reverse). An anniversary is when the year has 'turned' back to the same date.

Quiz rapide

The city held a parade to _____ the hundredth anniversary of its liberation.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : mark

Exemples

1

We booked a table at our favorite bistro to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary.

everyday

We reserved a spot at our preferred restaurant to mark five years of marriage.

2

The state ceremony was held to observe the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty.

formal

A formal government event was organized to mark fifty years since the peace agreement was signed.

3

It's my three-month 'workiversary,' so I'm bringing in donuts for the whole team.

informal

I have been at this job for three months, so I am providing snacks for my colleagues.

4

Scholars convened to debate the cultural legacy of the French Revolution on its bicentenary anniversary.

academic

Academics met to discuss the long-term impact of the French Revolution during its 200th-year commemoration.

5

The corporation launched a global rebranding campaign to coincide with its centennial anniversary.

business

The company started a new marketing strategy to align with its 100th year in business.

Famille de mots

Nom
anniversary
Adjectif
anniversarial
Apparenté
bicentenary

Collocations courantes

diamond anniversary the 60th (or 75th) year milestone of an event
mark an anniversary to observe or celebrate a specific recurring date
wedding anniversary the annual celebration of the date a couple married
solemn anniversary a serious or sad yearly remembrance of a tragic event
founding anniversary the annual celebration of the date an institution was established

Phrases Courantes

silver anniversary

the 25th anniversary of an event

golden anniversary

the 50th anniversary of an event

to fall on an anniversary

when a new event happens on the same date as a past event

Souvent confondu avec

anniversary vs birthday

A birthday is specifically the anniversary of a person's birth, while an anniversary can refer to any event (marriage, death, founding).

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Notes d'usage

The term is most commonly used for happy milestones like weddings or business successes, but it is also used formally for the annual remembrance of deaths or historical tragedies.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'birthday' for things that are not people, such as saying 'the birthday of the company' instead of 'the anniversary of the company.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of the Latin roots: 'annus' means 'year' (like annual) and 'versus' means 'turned' (like reverse). An anniversary is when the year has 'turned' back to the same date.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'anniversarius', meaning 'returning annually'.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun plural: anniversaries often used with ordinal numbers (e.g., first, tenth, fifty-second)
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, specific anniversaries are associated with materials, such as paper for the 1st, silver for the 25th, and gold for the 50th.

Quiz rapide

The city held a parade to _____ the hundredth anniversary of its liberation.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : mark

Expressions liées

Mots lis

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B2

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brawn

B2

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bray

B2

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brazenly

B2

To perform an action in a bold and shameless way, without any attempt to hide it. It usually describes behavior that ignores social norms, rules, or the feelings of others in a defiant manner.

brazenness

B2

The quality of being bold and without shame, often in a way that is considered disrespectful, shocking, or socially unacceptable. It describes a person's behavior when they act improperly or commit a mistake but refuse to show any embarrassment or regret.

brazil

B2

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bread

B2

A primary food staple made from flour or meal that is moistened, kneaded, and baked. In a broader sociopolitical or academic context, it often symbolizes basic sustenance, livelihood, or the fundamental requirements for human survival.

breadboard

B2

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breadcrumb

B2

In a digital or metaphorical context, this describes a type of secondary navigation or a series of clues that allow a person to track their path or progress. It is most commonly used to describe interface elements that show a user's location within a website hierarchy.

breadfruit

B2

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