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homesickness in French

homesickness in French is mal du pays, nostalgie — homesickness means the characteristic of being homesick; a strong, sad feeling of missing one's home (and often left-behind loved ones, such as family and friends) when physically away.

homesickness in French

mal du pays
noun
The characteristic of being homesick; a strong, sad feeling of missing one's home (and often left-behind loved ones, such as family and friends) when physically away.
nostalgie
noun
The characteristic of being homesick; a strong, sad feeling of missing one's home (and often left-behind loved ones, such as family and friends) when physically away.

What does "homesickness" mean?

  1. noun The characteristic of being homesick; a strong, sad feeling of missing one's home (and often left-behind loved ones, such as family and friends) when physically away.
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What is "homesickness" in French?

"homesickness" in French is mal du pays, nostalgie. homesickness means: The characteristic of being homesick; a strong, sad feeling of missing one's home (and often left-behind loved ones, such as family and friends) when physically away.

Are there other ways to say "homesickness" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "homesickness": mal du pays, nostalgie.

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