French Conversation · Level 75
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French word
tragédie
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁaʒedi/
Meaning
- feminine nountragedy
Example
Nous avons vu une tragédie au théâtre hier.
We saw a tragedy at the theater yesterday.
More examples
Après l'accident, la famille a vécu une tragédie.
After the accident, the family experienced a tragedy.
Core concept
A dark chain of events carries people toward ruin and leaves an audience or community deeply shaken.
Common phrases
vivre une tragédie
experience a tragedy
une tragédie familiale
a family tragedy
Similar words
drame: A serious event involving tangled relationships or circumstances that stirs strong emotions.
accident: An unexpected event that causes injury or damage to people or property.
catastrophe: A large-scale event causing extensive damage, disruption, or suffering.
malheur: Personal bad luck or an unhappy event that befalls someone.
Definition in French
Œuvre dramatique où le destin ou les erreurs conduisent les personnages à une fin douloureuse, destinée à susciter une forte émotion chez le public.
Word origin
French tragédie developed from Latin tragoedia, borrowed from Greek tragōidia, the traditional name for a tragic dramatic work.
Usage tips
- In modern French, une tragédie can also mean a devastating real event, while the adjective is tragique.