death
death
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
a. la mort (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The unidentified man's death was ruled a homicide.La mort de cet homme non identifié a été classée comme un homicide.
b. le décès (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
My condolences to you on the death of your father.Je vous présente mes sincères condoléances pour le décès de votre père.
a. la mort (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Some religions describe death as a temporary state before resurrection.Certaines religions décrivent la mort comme un état temporaire avant la résurrection.
3. (figurative) (end)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. la mort (F) (figurative)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
The invention of the compact disc signaled the death of cassettes.L’invention du disque compact a marqué la mort des cassettes.
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