Funèbres (en. Funeral)
/fy.nɛ.bʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Concerning funerals.
The funeral ceremonies were poignant.
Les cérémonies funèbres étaient émouvantes.
Evoking death, sadness, or a dark atmosphere.
His gaze had a funereal expression.
Son regard avait une expression funèbre.
Synonym of lugubrious or sinister.
This music has a funereal ambiance.
Cette musique a une ambiance funèbre.
Etymology
From the Latin 'funebris', which means 'funereal'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
funeral ceremony
Ritual that takes place during funerals.
cérémonie funèbre
funereal atmosphere
Ambiance that evokes sadness or mourning.
atmosphère funèbre
funereal air
Disdainful or heavy expression related to death.
air funèbre
Related Words
funeral
Funerary rites celebrated for a deceased person.
funérailles
mourning
State of sadness caused by the loss of a loved one.
deuil
burial
Place where a body is buried.
sépulture
Slang Meanings
Sad or gloomy.
She looks funereal today.
Elle a l'air funèbre aujourd'hui.
To feel downcast.
He is in a funereal state after the announcement.
Il est dans un état funèbre après l'annonce.