Religion and spirituality in funerals

Condolences in French: 10 example messages

Do you have a French-speaking loved one to whom you would like to express your condolences? Here are 10 examples to help you.

Finding the right words to send a condolence message in one's native language is already difficult. What about when it's another language?

Here are several examples to help you find the right words.

Short condolences in French

English

French

I am very sorry for your loss / We are so saddened to hear of your loss

Je suis navré d'apprendre la nouvelle

My deepest condolences/sympathies

Mes plus sincères condoléances

We send our heartfelt condolences / Please accept our heartfelt condolences

Nous vous présentons nos plus sincères condoléances

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this painful time

Nos pensées sont avec vous durant cette difficile épreuve

Condolences in French to offer support

English

French

Words fall short. I am here if you need anything

Les mots manquent. Je suis avec toi si tu as besoin de quoique ce soit

Our hearts go out to you and your family

Nous sommes avec vous dans cette épreuve

More personal condolences in French

English

French

We will always cherish the memories we shared with [Name]. I am sorry for your loss

Nous n'oublierons pas les bons moments passés avec [Nom]. Je suis navré d'apprendre cette triste nouvelle

[Name] was such a wonderful friend. We will never forget him/her

[Nom] était un ami merveilleux. Nous ne l'oublierons jamais

I am sorry for your loss. [Name] was a wonderful person, and I will always remember him/her for his humor, generosity, and care

Je suis navré d'apprendre la nouvelle. [Nom] était une personne merveilleuse et je me rappellerai toujours de lui/elle pour son sens de l'humour, sa générosité et ses attentions

[Name] will always be in our hearts, and we will never forget the time we spent together

[Nom] restera à jamais dans nos cœurs. Nous n'oublierons jamais les bons moments passés ensemble

For more inspiration, you can also consult these condolence messages, or condolences by text message.

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