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inaugurer

inaugurate, open officially

verb ee-noh-gyoo-REH Rare

Usage Note

Inaugurer is used for formal openings of buildings, exhibitions, or political mandates. The related noun inauguration (feminine) is also common. A subtlety: you can inaugurer une tradition — 'to start a tradition for the first time'.

Examples

"Le maire a inauguré la nouvelle bibliothèque."

Natural Translation

The mayor inaugurated the new library.

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