See also: deces

French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Middle French deces, from Old French deces, from Latin dēcessus, past participle of dēcēdō (depart, die).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /de.sɛ/
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Noun

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décès m (plural décès)

  1. death (act or fact of dying)
    Le décès de deux jeunes a provoqué des émeutes
    The death of two youths caused riots

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Descendants

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  • Romanian: deces

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Norman

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Etymology

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From Latin dēcessus.

Noun

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décès m (plural décès)

  1. (Jersey) death

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