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    Infortunes (en. Misfortunes)

    [ɛ̃.fɔʁ.tyn]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Unfortunate or disastrous events.
    The misfortunes of life can make us stronger.
    Les infortunes de la vie peuvent nous rendre plus forts.
    Misfortunes that affect a person or a group.
    The misfortunes of the people during the war are well documented.
    Les infortunes du peuple durant la guerre sont bien documentées.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'infortunium', meaning misfortune.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to suffer misfortunes
    To be affected by bad events.
    subir des infortunes
    to turn misfortunes into opportunities
    To take advantage of unfortunate events to move forward.
    transformer les infortunes en opportunités
    misfortunes never come alone
    Misfortunes often accumulate.
    les infortunes ne viennent jamais seules

    Related Words

    misfortune
    Sad or unfortunate event.
    malheur
    calamity
    Disaster or very difficult situation.
    calamité
    trouble
    Disturbed or difficult state.
    trouble

    Slang Meanings

    Hardships
    He is going through hardships right now.
    Il traverse des galères en ce moment.
    Tough blows
    He has taken several tough blows recently.
    Il a encaissé plusieurs coups durs récemment.