condolence

 
Pronunciation: /kənˈdəʊl(ə)ns/

noun

(usually condolences)
  • an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of the death of a person’s relative or close friend: we offer our sincere condolences to his widow [mass noun]: letters of condolence

Origin:

early 17th century: from condole, influenced by French condoléance