chagrin d'amour
heartbreak, lovesickness
Intermediate Phrase Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ʃa.ɡʁɛ̃ d‿a.muʁ/
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Cultural Note
'Chagrin d'amour' literally means 'grief of love.' It is a deeply embedded concept in French chanson — from Édith Piaf to Jacques Brel, heartbreak has inspired some of the greatest French music. The French proverb says: 'Un chagrin d'amour dure toute la vie' (a heartbreak lasts a lifetime).
📝 Example Sentences
Elle souffre d'un terrible chagrin d'amour.
She is suffering from terrible heartbreak.
Le chagrin d'amour est le thème de nombreuses chansons françaises.
Heartbreak is the theme of many French songs.