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mourn in French

mourn in French is porter le deuil, déplorer — mourn means to feel or express deep sadness, especially over someone's death.

mourn in French

porter le deuil
verb
déplorer
verb

What does "mourn" mean?

  1. verb To feel or express deep sadness, especially over someone's death.
    "The whole town mourned the loss of its longtime mayor."
  2. verb To observe the customs associated with grief, such as wearing black or holding a period of remembrance.
    "The family mourned for a full year, as was the custom."
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mourn in a sentence

  • The whole town mourned the loss of its longtime mayor.
  • She still mourns her grandmother, who passed years ago.
  • The family mourned for a full year, as was the custom.

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What is "mourn" in French?

"mourn" in French is porter le deuil, déplorer. mourn means: To feel or express deep sadness, especially over someone's death.

How do you use "mourn" in a sentence?

Example: "The whole town mourned the loss of its longtime mayor." In French, "mourn" is porter le deuil, déplorer.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "mourn": porter le deuil, déplorer.

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