Dommage (en. Shame)

/do.maʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A damage or loss suffered by a person.

The damage caused to his car required expensive repairs.

Le dommage causé à sa voiture a nécessité des réparations coûteuses.

A regrettable situation that causes sorrow.

It's a shame that we can't go on vacation this year.

C'est un dommage que nous ne puissions pas partir en vacances cette année.

adjective

That which causes a loss or damage.

This accident was particularly damaging for everyone involved.

Cet accident a été particulièrement dommage pour tous les impliqués.

From the Latin 'damnatio', which means condemnation or punishment.

That's too bad!

Expression of regret in the face of a disappointing situation.

C'est dommage !

Too bad, that's a shame!

Statement to express resignation in the face of an unfortunate event.

Tant pis, c'est dommage !

damages

Amount of money to be paid as compensation for a harm.

dommages-intérêts

damaging

That which can cause damage.

dommageable

That's lame

It's too bad he's not coming, that's lame!

C'est dommage qu'il ne vienne pas, c'est nul !

So sad

It's too bad the concert is canceled, that's so sad.

C'est dommage que le concert soit annulé, c'est trop triste.