mourning

• Qui exprime ou concerne le deuil, la tristesse ou le regret, en particulier pour une personne décédée.

Relating to or expressing sorrow, grief, or lamentation, especially for someone who has died.

1. Sorrowful through loss or deprivationB2formal

   Feeling or expressing deep sadness, especially due to the death of someone or the loss of something important.

   endeuillé, en deuil

   • The mourning family gathered at the funeral.
   • She wore a black dress, a sign of her mourning heart.
   • The whole nation was in a mourning state after the tragedy.

   Synonymesbereaveddesolategrievinglamentingsorrowfulsorrowingwailingweeping

   Antonymescheerfuldelightedhappyjoyful

• État de tristesse ou de deuil ressenti après la mort ou le départ d'un être cher, ainsi que l'expression manifeste ou démonstrative de cette affliction.

A noun referring to the state of sorrow or grief experienced after the death or departure of a loved one, as well as the passionate and demonstrative expression of that grief.

indénombrable

1. State of sorrowB2formal

   The period or state of deep sadness and grief following the death or departure of a loved one.

   Deuil

   • The family is in mourning after the loss of their grandfather.
   • She wore black clothes as a sign of mourning.
   • The entire nation observed a day of mourning for the fallen soldiers.

   Synonymesanguishbereavementgrieflamentationsadnesssorrowwoe

   Antonymescelebrationjoyrejoicing

2. Expression of griefB2formal

   The passionate and demonstrative act of expressing grief, often through rituals, crying, or other outward displays.

   expression du deuil

   • The loud wailing was part of their traditional mourning.
   • Mourning can be a very public and emotional process in some cultures.
   • He found solace in the communal mourning of the village.

   Synonymescryinggrievinglamentlamentationsobbingwailingweeping

   Antonymescelebrationrejoicingrevelry

• 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.