tristesse
/tʁis.tɛs/
sadness
Une grande tristesse se lisait sur son visage.
Great sadness showed on his face.
general
the feeling of being sad or unhappy
Il ressent une profonde tristesse.
He feels a deep sadness.
general
a cause of sorrow or melancholy
Son départ a causé beaucoup de tristesse.
His departure caused much sadness.
Word Origin
From triste plus suffix esse, meaning state of being sad.
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