Triste
Example: Elle est triste parce qu'elle a perdu son jouet.
Definition
"Triste" describes a feeling of unhappiness or sorrow, often caused by loss or disappointment. It is used to express emotional pain or melancholy, as in the phrase 'Elle est triste parce qu'elle a perdu son jouet,' meaning she is sad because she lost her toy.
Etymology
The word "triste" comes from the Latin word 'tristis,' meaning gloomy or sorrowful. Over time, it evolved through Old French to its current form, keeping the same emotional meaning. Did you know? The Latin origin is also related to the English word 'triste' used poetically to mean sad.
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"Triste" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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