English–French
“tragedy” in French
How to say “tragedy” in French
“Tragedy” in French is drame.
A serious human conflict appears either on a stage or in real life, with suffering that can end in tragedy.
Example sentences with drame
Le drame a touché toute la famille.
The tragedy affected the entire family.
Tips for using drame
- In news and everyday speech, drame often refers to a real tragedy, so context distinguishes it from a theatrical work.
Other French words for “tragedy”
Nous avons vu une tragédie au théâtre hier.
We saw a tragedy at the theater yesterday.