French translation of saddened is 
attristée

Meaning of "saddened" in English

The word "saddened" is a verb and the past tense of "sadden." It describes the emotional state of feeling sorrow or unhappiness due to an event, news, or situation. When someone is saddened, they experience a sense of grief or melancholy. This emotion is usually triggered by disappointing or upsetting circumstances, leading to a temporary state of despondency or heartache. It conveys a deeper level of sorrow, often linked to empathy or compassion for someone else's misfortune or one's own personal loss.

Meaning of "attristée" in French

In French, "attristée" is the past participle of the verb "attrister," meaning to sadden or cause to feel sorrow. It is used mostly in a feminine form and can describe an emotional response to unpleasant news or events. Being "attristée" implies a deep emotional reaction that encompasses feelings of grief or melancholy, similar to its English counterpart. This term often conveys a sense of empathy or shared sadness when reacting to adverse conditions or troubles faced by oneself or others.

Pronunciation of "saddened" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈsædnd/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "saddened" generally remains consistent across English-speaking regions. However, subtle variations may occur in accents or dialects, affecting the vowel sounds slightly but generally not altering the overall pronunciation substantially.

Pronunciation of "attristée" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /a.tʁis.te/

Pronunciation Variations: The word "attristée" is typically pronounced the same across different French-speaking regions. Minor variations can occur in intonation and emphasis depending on regional accents, but the basic pronunciation remains fairly uniform throughout the French-speaking world.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The news of the fire saddened the entire community. (La nouvelle de l'incendie a attristé toute la communauté.)
2. She was saddened by the departure of her best friend. (Elle a été attristée par le départ de sa meilleure amie.)
3. He felt saddened when he heard about the accident. (Il s'est senti attristé en apprenant l'accident.)
4. The movie's tragic ending left me saddened. (La fin tragique du film m'a laissé attristé.)
5. They were saddened to see the old building being demolished. (Ils étaient attristés de voir l'ancien bâtiment être démoli.)
6. The loss of their pet saddened the family deeply. (La perte de leur animal de compagnie a profondément attristé la famille.)
7. She was saddened by the negative news on television. (Elle a été attristée par les nouvelles négatives à la télévision.)
8. His failure to get the job saddened him greatly. (Son échec à obtenir le poste l'a grandement attristé.)
9. Witnessing the destruction of the forest saddened the hikers. (Voir la destruction de la forêt a attristé les randonneurs.)
10. The sad melody of the song left her feeling saddened. (La mélodie triste de la chanson l'a laissée attristée.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "saddened" in English

Synonyms: disheartened, dejected, downcast, gloomy, heavy-hearted, dismayed, depressed, sorrowful, melancholy, blue.

Antonyms: delighted, elated, cheerful, happy, joyful, upbeat, light-hearted, jubilant, rejoiced, content.

Similar Words: upset, distressed, mournful, pained, wistful, regretful, downhearted, low-spirited, despondent, heartbroken.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "attristée" in French

Synonyms: désolée, peinée, affligée, chagrinée, mélancolique, déprimée, abattue, morose, navrée, consternée.

Antonyms: réjouie, heureuse, joyeuse, ravie, contente, gaie, enjouée, épanouie, exultante, satisfaite.

Similar Words: triste, bouleversée, touchée, émue, accablée, désespérée, sombre, déplorée, attrapée, douloureuse.

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