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corpse in French

corpse in French is cadavre, corps, corps sans vie — corpse means a dead body, usually of a person.

corpse in French

cadavre
noun
The dead body of any animal with flesh; the dead body of a vertebrate; a carcass.
corps
noun
The dead body of any animal with flesh; the dead body of a vertebrate; a carcass.
corps sans vie
noun
The dead body of any animal with flesh; the dead body of a vertebrate; a carcass.

What does "corpse" mean?

  1. noun A dead body, usually of a person.
    "Police found the corpse near the riverbank."
  2. verb To burst into uncontrollable laughter while performing, breaking character.
    "The actor corpsed halfway through the scene and couldn't finish his line."
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corpse in a sentence

  • Police found the corpse near the riverbank.
  • The detective examined the corpse for clues.
  • The actor corpsed halfway through the scene and couldn't finish his line.
  • Two of the cast corpsed during the funeral scene and the audience laughed too.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "corpse" in French?
"corpse" in French is cadavre, corps, corps sans vie. corpse means: A dead body, usually of a person.
How do you use "corpse" in a sentence?
Example: "Police found the corpse near the riverbank." In French, "corpse" is cadavre, corps, corps sans vie.
Are there other ways to say "corpse" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "corpse": cadavre, corps, corps sans vie.
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