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    Déplorable (en. Deplorable)

    /de.plo.ʁabl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something truly bad or shocking.
    The quality of this film is deplorable.
    La qualité de ce film est déplorable.
    Indicates a very unfavorable situation.
    The living conditions in this neighborhood are deplorable.
    Les conditions de vie dans ce quartier sont déplorables.
    Expresses a feeling of sadness or regret.
    It is deplorable that he couldn't come to the party.
    C'est déplorable qu'il n'ait pas pu venir à la fête.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'deplorabilis', derived from 'deplorare', meaning 'to weep over'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a deplorable situation
    A very bad or unacceptable situation.
    une situation déplorable
    a deplorable state
    A state that is truly disastrous.
    un état déplorable
    to find oneself in a deplorable position
    To be in a difficult or disadvantageous situation.
    se retrouver dans une position déplorable

    Related Words

    to deplore
    To express sadness or regret about a situation.
    déplorer
    lamentation
    The act of deploring, the fact of regretting something.
    déploration
    lamentation
    Expression of sorrow or pain, often through tears.
    lamentation

    Slang Meanings

    It’s a shame.
    His behavior at the meeting was deplorable, it’s a shame!
    Son comportement à la réunion, c'est déplorable, c'est la honte!
    It’s worthless.
    The service in this restaurant was deplorable, really worthless.
    Le service dans ce restaurant était déplorable, vraiment nul.