French Word · Intermediate
tristesse
sadness
Pronunciation: /tʁis.tɛs/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "sadness".
Example
la tristesse durera
the sadness will last
Practice tips
- Practice tristesse 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 word is for intermediate-level learners.