English–French
“grave” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/tɔ̃bo/
Example
Nous avons mis des fleurs sur le tombeau de notre mère.
We put flowers on our mother's grave.
How to say “grave” in French
“Grave” in French is tombeau.
A formal tomb that stands as a lasting memorial to a dead person or an honored work.
Example sentences with tombeau
Des touristes prennent des photos près du tombeau.
Tourists are taking photos near the tomb.
Tips for using tombeau
- Tombeau is more formal and literary than tombe, which is the usual word for an ordinary grave.