French Expression · Native
Avoir le cœur gros
To be heavy-hearted / To feel sad
Pronunciation: ah-VWAR luh KUHR GROH
Meaning
To feel deep sadness or sorrow, often due to a loss or difficult situation.
Example
Elle a le cœur gros depuis le départ de sa famille.
She's been heavy-hearted since her family left.
Common mistakes & tips
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- Pay attention to context: this is a native-level French expression.