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“sad” in French

triste
Illustration of "sad" in a French cultural setting
A single child sits on a park bench under a gray, cloudy sky, looking down at a melted ice cream cone in their hand, wit…

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Use 'triste' to describe a person, a story, or even a song that makes you feel unhappy or melancholic. It's a very common and versatile adjective for expressing sadness.

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