procession
US /prəˈseʃ.ən/
UK /prəˈseʃ.ən/
1.
procession, défilé
a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony or festival or in a funeral
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The wedding procession moved slowly down the aisle.
La procession de mariage avançait lentement dans l'allée.
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A funeral procession passed by the church.
Une procession funéraire est passée devant l'église.
2.
succession, série
a series of people or things moving along in an orderly and continuous way
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A procession of cars left the parking lot.
Une succession de voitures a quitté le parking.
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The speaker was followed by a procession of questions.
L'orateur fut suivi d'une série de questions.