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mourning
UK
/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɔrnɪŋ/
mournings
pl
Translations
The family was in mourning for several weeks after the passing of their beloved grandmother.
La famille était en deuil pendant plusieurs semaines après la mort de leur chère grand-mère.
The official mourning lasted for a month, during which time the community held several memorial services.
Le deuil officiel a duré un mois, pendant lequel la communauté a organisé plusieurs cérémonies commémoratives.
Additional translations
Definitions
The family was in mourning for several weeks after the passing of their beloved grandmother.
The official mourning lasted for a month, during which time the community held several memorial services.
She placed the house in mourning with heavy black crepe on the doors.
more mourning
Comp.
most mourning
Super.
UK
/ˈmɔː.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɔr.nɪŋ/
Used attributively, e.g. 'mourning clothes'
Translations
He wore a mourning band on his sleeve at the memorial service.
Il portait un brassard de deuil sur sa manche lors de la cérémonie commémorative.
Definitions
He wore a mourning band on his sleeve at the memorial service.
mourning
ing-form
mourned
Past Simple
mourned
Past Participle
mourning
ing-form
UK
/mɔːn/
US
/mɔrn/
Translations
She mourned the loss of her beloved grandmother for many months.
Elle a pleuré la mort de sa grand-mère bien-aimée pendant de nombreux mois.
The entire community mourned by wearing black armbands for a week.
Toute la communauté a porté le deuil en arborant des brassards noirs pendant une semaine.
Additional translations
Definitions
She mourned the loss of her beloved grandmother for many months.
The entire community mourned by wearing black armbands for a week.
Environmentalists mourn the destruction of ancient forests around the world.