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sorrowful in French

sorrowful in French is triste, douloureux, attristant — sorrowful means feeling or showing deep sadness.

sorrowful in French

triste
adj
exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person)
douloureux
adj
exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person)
attristant
adj
Producing sorrow; causing grief.

What does "sorrowful" mean?

  1. adj Feeling or showing deep sadness.
    "She gave a sorrowful smile as she said goodbye."
  2. adj Causing sadness or grief.
    "It was a sorrowful tale of loss and hardship."

sorrowful in a sentence

  • She gave a sorrowful smile as she said goodbye.
  • It was a sorrowful tale of loss and hardship.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "sorrowful" in French?

"sorrowful" in French is triste, douloureux, attristant. sorrowful means: Feeling or showing deep sadness.

How do you use "sorrowful" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave a sorrowful smile as she said goodbye." In French, "sorrowful" is triste, douloureux, attristant.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "sorrowful": triste, douloureux, attristant.

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