mélancolie
melancholy
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/me.lɑ̃.kɔ.li/
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Cultural Note
Mélancolie holds a revered place in French literary and artistic tradition, from Baudelaire's poetry to Watteau's paintings. The French Romantics elevated melancholy to an art form, viewing it as a sign of depth and sensitivity.
📝 Example Sentences
Une douce mélancolie l'envahissait au crépuscule.
A sweet melancholy overcame her at dusk.
Ce poème est empreint de mélancolie.
This poem is infused with melancholy.