son défunt mari

her late husband

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phrase Rare #41,263
her late husband “Défunt” is a formal or literary way to say “deceased” or “late” when referring to a person who has died.
FR: Elle parle souvent de son défunt mari.
EN: She often talks about her late husband.

Son défunt mari était violoniste.

Her late husband was a violinist.

Quelle idée de venir à Miryang parce que son défunt mari y est né.

What a strange idea, coming to Miryang just because her late husband was born there.

— Secret Sunshine (2007)

Elle était brûlée dans le bûcher, avec le corps de son défunt mari.

She was burned at the stake, along with the body of her deceased husband.

— La petite Véra (1988)

Elle a un droit sur la propriété de son défunt mari.

She has a claim to her late husband's property.

En fait, elle aime toujours son défunt mari.

In fact, she still loves her late husband.

— Rushmore (1998)