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/tʁist/

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Translation

sad

Word origin

From Latin tristis ('sad, gloomy').

Origin
Latin
Root
tristis
English cognates
triste

Grammar

Masc pluraltristes

Examples

.

She's been sad since her friend left.

Cette .

This song is very sad.

, .

Don't be sad, we'll see each other tomorrow morning.

l' .

The dog has looked sad since his owner left.

C' .

It's a sad but very beautiful story to read.

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This word is part of lesson 17.