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How do you say "widow" in French?
la veuve
In French, "widow" is la veuve.
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Pronunciation
Break veuve into sounds, knowing that u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo"; "eu" sits between "uh" and the vowel in "fur".
Grammar notes
la veuve is feminine. Its plural is Veuves.
Example sentence
La veuve planta un jardin en sa mémoire.
The widow planted a garden in his memory.
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How to remember la veuve
Think of veuve as sounding a little like an English word tucked inside it, and let that echo carry the meaning of widow.
Related words
- grandfather le grand-père
- grandmother la grand-mère
- uncle l' oncle
- aunt la tante
- nephew le neveu
- niece la nièce
- cousin le cousin
- stepfather le beau-père
- stepmother la belle-mère
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Questions about la veuve
How do you pronounce la veuve?
Break veuve into sounds, knowing that u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo"; "eu" sits between "uh" and the vowel in "fur".
Is la veuve masculine or feminine?
la veuve is feminine. la veuve is feminine. Its plural is Veuves.
How is la veuve used in French?
la veuve is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La veuve planta un jardin en sa mémoire. (The widow planted a garden in his memory.).
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