English–French
“widower” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/vœf/
Example
Mon oncle est un veuf depuis trois ans.
My uncle has been a widower for three years.
How to say “widower” in French
“Widower” in French is veuf.
A husband left alone by his wife's death, with this changed family status named veuf.
Example sentences with veuf
Le veuf a adopté un chien pour tenir compagnie.
The widower adopted a dog to keep him company.
Tips for using veuf
- Veuf functions as both a noun and an adjective, as in un veuf and un homme veuf.