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feu

feu

9.9
Word used before a dead person's name to show they are dead
  • noun
  • /fjuː/
  • Archaic
translation icon : difunto
  • The document refers to the estate of feu William Fraser.

Examples

  • He inherited the property from feu Alexander MacDonald, his grandfather.

  • The will was read in the presence of the children of feu Margaret Brown.

  • We remember feu John Smith for his contributions.

  • The estate was inherited from feu Mary Johnson.

  • The community gathered to honor feu Robert Thompson, a beloved local leader.

  • In her speech, she paid tribute to feu Thomas Green, whose legacy lives on.

  • All assets were distributed according to the wishes of feu Linda Carter, as stated in her will.

Synonyms

late
vsfeu
292 3.9

Used for a person who died recently

is mainly used in formal or legal contexts rather than everyday speech

Compounds

pot-au-feu
8.5

A French stew of beef and vegetables slowly cooked in water or broth

Surface Forms

feu singular
feus plural

Etymology

Feu (noun) used before a dead person's name comes from the French word feu, which meant 'late' or 'dead'. A helpful way to remember it is that formal papers kept this French label to show someone is 'the late' person.