maussade

maussade
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. gloomy
Le temps est resté maussade toute la journée, avec un ciel gris et du vent.The weather was gloomy all day, with gray skies and wind.
b. glum
Le visage de Nathalia est devenu maussade lorsqu'elle a appris la nouvelle.Nathalia's face turned glum when she heard the news.
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