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faire le deuil de
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
a. to grieve the loss of
Jules est allé voir un psychologue pour l'aider à faire le deuil de sa femme.Jules went to see a psychologist to help him grieve the loss of his wife.
b. to mourn
J'ai eu du mal à faire le deuil de mon chat. Sa perte m'a beaucoup affectée.I had a hard time mourning my cat. His loss affected me deeply.
2. (figurative) (to accept what is over)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to let go of
Ma nièce a du mal à faire le deuil de son ancienne vie.My niece finds it difficult to let go of her old life.
b. to get over
Ça m'a pris du temps pour faire le deuil de cette relation.It took me a long time to get over that relationship.
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