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    Infortunés (en. Unfortunate)

    /ɛ̃.fuʁ.te.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Individuals who find themselves in a situation of misfortune or distress.
    The unfortunate from the storm need help.
    Les infortunés de la tempête ont besoin de secours.
    People affected by misfortune.
    The unfortunate from this economic crisis are desperately seeking a job.
    Les infortunés de cette crise économique cherchent désespérément un emploi.

    Etymology

    From the word 'infortune', derived from the Latin 'infortunatus' meaning unfortunate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be among the unfortunate
    to be in a difficult or unfortunate situation
    être parmi les infortunés
    to restore hope to the unfortunate
    to help those in misery regain hope
    redonner espoir aux infortunés
    the unfortunate of life
    those who often encounter difficulties in their existence
    les infortunés de la vie

    Related Words

    misfortune
    Bad luck or adversity.
    infortune
    misfortune
    An event that causes suffering or distress.
    malheur
    poverty
    Condition of those who have limited financial resources.
    pauvrété

    Slang Meanings

    The survivors of hardship
    Those guys over there, they're the survivors of hardship, always the unfortunate.
    Ces gars-là, ce sont les rescapés de la galère, toujours des infortunés.
    The unlucky ones
    They are called the unlucky ones, they are truly unfortunate.
    On les appelle les sans-chance, ce sont vraiment des infortunés.