French Expression · Intermediate
tête d'enterrement
long face, gloomy expression
Pronunciation: /tɛt d‿ɑ̃.tɛʁ.mɑ̃/
Meaning
long face, gloomy expression
Example
tirer une tête d'enterrement, faire une tête d'enterrement
to look glum
Practice tips
- Practice tête d'enterrement out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.