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    Tragédie (en. Tragedy)

    /tʁa.ʒe.di/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A dramatic work characterized by tragic subjects, often involving human suffering.
    Racine's tragedy is famous for its emotional depth.
    La tragédie de Racine est célèbre pour sa profondeur émotionnelle.
    A painful and catastrophic incident or event in real life.
    The tragedy of the accident shocked the entire community.
    La tragédie de l'accident a bouleversé toute la communauté.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'tragōidia', composed of 'tragos' meaning 'goat' and 'aoidia' meaning 'song', referring to the choral songs in rites honoring Dionysus.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Greek tragedy
    A theatrical genre of the ancient Greeks characterized by moral conflicts and tragic fates.
    tragédie grecque
    to make a tragedy
    To exaggerate a situation to create trouble or drama.
    faire une tragédie
    human tragedy
    Reference to the idea of suffering and struggles inherent in the human experience.
    tragédie humaine

    Related Words

    tragic
    One that is of great sadness, evoking suffering.
    tragique
    tragedian
    An author of tragic plays.
    tragédien

    Slang Meanings

    An unfortunate event exaggerated.
    He acted as if it were a real tragedy while it was just a small problem.
    Il a agi comme si c'était une vraie tragédie alors qu'il s'agissait juste d'un petit problème.
    To humorously qualify a disastrous situation.
    It was a total tragedy, but we laughed about it afterwards!
    C'était une tragédie totale, mais on en a ri après!