French Conversation · Level 96
60 words
French word
funèbre
Pronunciation
IPA/fynɛbʁ/
Meaning
- adjectivefunereal
Example
Il y avait une ambiance funèbre dans la salle.
There was a funereal atmosphere in the room.
More examples
On a entendu une marche funèbre à la radio.
We heard a funeral march on the radio.
Core concept
A solemn, heavy atmosphere that feels shaped by a funeral or deep mourning.
Common phrases
ambiance funèbre
funereal atmosphere
marche funèbre
funeral march
musique funèbre
funeral music
Similar words
triste: Expressing sadness or emotional unhappiness.
sombre: Dark in color or heavy in mood.
solennel: Marked by a solemn and formal atmosphere.
Definition in French
Décrit ce qui se rapporte aux obsèques ou à la cérémonie funéraire, et par extension ce qui évoque la tristesse solennelle du deuil.
Word origin
French funèbre comes from Latin funebris, which was formed from funus, meaning a funeral or funeral rites.
Usage tips
- Funèbre is more formal and solemn than triste, so it often suits ceremonies, serious writing, and literary descriptions.