wistful in French
wistful in French is mélancolique, nostalgique — wistful means filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.
wistful in French
mélancolique
Full of longing or yearning.
nostalgique
Full of longing or yearning.
What does "wistful" mean?
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adjective Filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.
"She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs."
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wistful in a sentence
- She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs.
- He spoke in a wistful tone about his childhood home.
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What is "wistful" in French?
"wistful" in French is mélancolique, nostalgique. wistful means: Filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.
How do you use "wistful" in a sentence?
Example: "She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs." In French, "wistful" is mélancolique, nostalgique.
Are there other ways to say "wistful" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "wistful": mélancolique, nostalgique.
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