English–French

“sad” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁist/

Example

Il a l'air triste.

He looks sad.

Illustration for triste (sad)

How to say “sad” in French

“Sad” in French is triste.

A person carrying a quiet weight of sorrow.

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

Example sentences with triste

Après la nouvelle, elle est restée triste toute la journée.

After the news, she remained sad all day.

Tips for using triste

  • Être triste describes an emotional state, while avoir l'air triste describes a sad appearance or impression.

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