English–French
“death” in French
How to say “death” in French
“Death” in French is mort.
A living body whose vital functions have stopped, marking the final end of life.
Example sentences with mort
Il pense souvent au moment de la mort.
He often thinks about the moment of death.
Tips for using mort
- The abstract noun is feminine, as in la mort, but un mort refers to a dead person.
Other French words for “death”
Elle a annoncé le décès de son grand-père.
She announced the death of her grandfather.