veuf, le veuf, la veuve
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. widowed
Après avoir passé cinq ans seul, mon voisin veuf a une nouvelle compagne.After spending five years alone, my widowed neighbor has a new girlfriend.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. widower
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
(masculine)
Les trois veufs qui vivent dans ma rue prennent le petit-déjeuner ensemble tous les samedis.The three widowers who live on my street go to breakfast together every Saturday.
b. widow
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
Pauline a rejoint un groupe de soutien pour jeunes veuves.Pauline has joined a support group for young widows.
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