English–French
“mourning” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/dœj/
Example
Après la mort de son père, il est en deuil.
After his father's death, he is in mourning.
How to say “mourning” in French
“Mourning” in French is deuil.
A loss casts a shadow over ordinary routines, with sadness and public signs of mourning lasting for a time.
Example sentences with deuil
Elle a besoin de temps pour faire son deuil.
She needs time to grieve her loss.
Tips for using deuil
- The expression "faire le deuil de" also applies to losing a job, relationship, or hope, not only to the death of a person.