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funeste
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (lethal)
a. disastrous
Cette décision funeste a entraîné de profonds bouleversements.This disastrous decision has led to profound upheavals.
b. fateful
Cette expédition funeste coûta la vie à plusieurs explorateurs.That fateful expedition claimed the lives of several explorers.
c. dire
La pénurie a eu des conséquences funestes pour la population.The shortage had dire consequences for the population.
a. ominous
Une prémonition funeste me tourmentait depuis plusieurs jours.An ominous premonition had been tormenting me for several days.
4. (literary) (evoking death or deep sadness)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
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