Funèbre (en. Funeral)

/fynɛbʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Relating to funeral ceremonies.

The atmosphere was funereal during the funeral.

L'ambiance était funèbre lors des funérailles.

Evoking death, something dark or sad.

He had a somber look that worried his friends.

Il avait un air funèbre qui inquiétait ses amis.

Describes an event or situation with a morose tone.

This film has a funereal and heavy atmosphere.

Ce film a une atmosphère funèbre et pesante.

From Latin 'funebris', meaning 'funeral'.

funeral atmosphere

Dark and sad atmosphere, often related to death.

ambiance funèbre

funeral ceremony

Ceremony in tribute to a deceased person.

cérémonie funèbre

funeral music

Music associated with death and burial rites.

musique funèbre

funerals

Ceremonies honoring a deceased individual.

funérailles

death

The act of dying; the death of a person.

décès

mourning

Period of sadness after the death of a loved one.

deuil

Sad or depressing.

This film was so dark that I came out feeling depressed.

Ce film était tellement funèbre que je suis sorti déprimé.

Dark or boring things.

I don't want to hear such gloomy stories tonight.

Je ne veux pas entendre des histoires si funèbres ce soir.