personal tragedy
definitions
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An unfortunate event or series of events that causes profound emotional suffering, loss, or misfortune to an individual.fr: tragédie personnelle
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A literary or dramatic work that focuses on the intense suffering, downfall, or misfortune of a specific character.fr: tragédie personnelle
examples
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The loss of his home in the fire was a profound personal tragedy.
La perte de sa maison dans l'incendie fut une profonde tragédie personnelle.
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The play explores the personal tragedy of a king losing his kingdom.
La pièce explore la tragédie personnelle d'un roi perdant son royaume.