mourn

• Verbe exprimant une profonde tristesse, un deuil ou un regret, généralement à propos d'une personne décédée.

A verb used to express the act of feeling or showing deep sorrow, grief, or regret, typically for someone who has died.

1. Feel sadnessB2formal

   To feel or express deep sorrow, especially due to a loss or death.

   Ressentir ou exprimer un profond chagrin

   • She mourned the loss of her grandmother for many years.
   • The whole nation mourned the passing of the beloved leader.
   • He mourned quietly, sitting alone in his room.

   Synonymesanguishbemoanbewailgrievelamentsorrowwailweep

   Antonymescelebraterejoice

2. Observe mourning customsB2formal

   To follow the traditional or cultural practices associated with grieving after someone's death.

   Observer les coutumes de deuil

   • The family mourned for seven days according to their tradition.
   • They mourned by wearing black clothes and avoiding celebrations.
   • In some cultures, people mourn by holding a special ceremony.