No. 5,037 in French
tragédie
A dramatic or literary work dealing with serious themes and ending with sorrow or catastrophe.
In a sentence
La perte de leur maison dans l'incendie fut une véritable tragédie.
The loss of their home in the fire was a true tragedy.
Here, 'tragédie' is used to describe a severe and unfortunate event or disaster.
Dans la littérature, une tragédie met souvent en scène des protagonistes confrontés à des dilemmes moraux.
In literature, a tragedy often features protagonists faced with moral dilemmas.
In this sentence, 'tragédie' refers to a literary genre concerning serious themes and often with a sorrowful or catastrophic outcome.
Le déroulement tragique de l'histoire montre l'impact profond des choix des personnages.
The tragic development of the story shows the profound impact of the characters' choices.
The usage of 'tragique,' which is derived from 'tragédie,' describes situations or developments that are deeply sorrowful or calamitous.
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