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    Tragédies (en. Tragedies)

    /tʁa.ʒe.di/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A play whose subject is tragic.
    Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet' is a famous tragedy.
    La pièce 'Hamlet' de Shakespeare est une tragédie célèbre.
    An event that causes great suffering or loss.
    The war caused many tragedies for the population.
    La guerre a entraîné de nombreuses tragédies pour la population.
    A narrative or representation of tragic events.
    This tragedy illustrates family conflicts.
    Cette tragédie illustre les conflits familiaux.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'tragodia', which means 'song of the goat' related to sacrifices.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Greek tragedy
    A theatrical genre that emerged in ancient Greece.
    tragédie grecque
    modern tragedy
    A type of tragedy that addresses contemporary themes.
    tragédie moderne
    human tragedy
    A concept that refers to the suffering and trials of humanity.
    tragédie humaine

    Related Words

    tragic
    Related to tragedy, often linked to tragic events.
    tragique
    dramaturgy
    The art of writing or staging plays.
    dramaturgie
    drama
    A work that highlights conflicts and strong emotions.
    drame

    Slang Meanings

    An extremely sad situation.
    His breakup was a real tragedy.
    Sa rupture a été une vraie tragédie.
    A major failure or disappointment.
    This project was a total tragedy.
    Ce projet a été une tragédie totale.