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
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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