General Sorrow:
* Triste: This is the most common and general word for sorrowful.
* Affligé(e): This implies a deeper sadness or distress.
* Attristé(e): This suggests a sadness caused by a specific event.
Specific Types of Sorrow:
* Douloureux(se): This emphasizes physical pain or suffering.
* Mélancolique: This conveys a sense of melancholy or wistfulness.
* Désolé(e): This means "sorry" or "regretful" and can also be used to express sorrow.
More Poetic or Formal:
* Chagriné(e): This suggests a feeling of disappointment or bitterness.
* Affligé(e) de chagrin: This is a more formal and literary way to say "grief-stricken."
Example Sentences:
* Il est triste de voir son ami partir. (He is sad to see his friend leave.)
* Elle était affligée par la mort de son père. (She was distressed by the death of her father.)
* Le peuple était attristé par la nouvelle. (The people were saddened by the news.)
The best translation will depend on the specific situation and the emotion you want to convey.