English–French

“morbid” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mɔʁbid/

Example

Son intérêt pour la mort est morbide.

His interest in death is morbid.

Illustration for morbide (morbid)

How to say “morbid” in French

“Morbid” in French is morbide.

Something drawn toward death or bleakness while creating discomfort rather than simple sadness.

Full entry for morbide: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with morbide

Son rire a parfois un ton morbide.

His laugh sometimes has a morbid tone.

Tips for using morbide

  • Morbide commonly takes pour before the object of an unhealthy interest, as in un intérêt morbide pour la mort.

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