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funèbre

funereal, mournful

adjective foo-NEBR Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: Latin funebris, from funus ('funeral, death')

Usage Note

Funèbre describes anything associated with death, mourning, or a deeply gloomy atmosphere. Marche funèbre ('funeral march') is a fixed musical term. In informal use it can describe a very dull or depressing atmosphere: une ambiance funèbre. It does not change for feminine.

Examples

"Une marche funèbre jouait dans l'église."

Natural Translation

A funeral march was playing in the church.

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