deceased in French
deceased in French is décédé, mort, défunt — deceased means no longer alive; dead — usually said of a person, as a more formal or gentle alternative to "dead.".
deceased in French
décédé
mort
défunt
(euphemistic) Synonym of dead (“those who have died”).
défunts
(euphemistic) Synonym of dead (“those who have died”).
What does "deceased" mean?
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adj No longer alive; dead — usually said of a person, as a more formal or gentle alternative to "dead."
"The deceased woman's neighbours brought flowers to the house."
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noun The person or people who have died, especially in a legal, medical, or formal context.
"The will of the deceased was read aloud to the family in the solicitor's office."
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deceased in a sentence
- The deceased woman's neighbours brought flowers to the house.
- Her deceased husband had left detailed instructions for the funeral.
- The will of the deceased was read aloud to the family in the solicitor's office.
- The deceased was identified by dental records.
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What is "deceased" in French?
"deceased" in French is décédé, mort, défunt. deceased means: No longer alive; dead — usually said of a person, as a more formal or gentle alternative to "dead."
How do you use "deceased" in a sentence?
Example: "The deceased woman's neighbours brought flowers to the house." In French, "deceased" is décédé, mort, défunt.
Are there other ways to say "deceased" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "deceased": décédé, mort, défunt, défunts.
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