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    Lamentable (en. Lamentable)

    /la.mɑ̃.ta.bl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something unfortunate or pitiful.
    It is a lamentable situation that we must face.
    C'est une situation lamentable que nous devons affronter.
    Which causes great sadness.
    His state of health is lamentable.
    Son état de santé est lamentable.
    Which provokes mockery or contempt.
    Their performance was lamentable and was criticized by everyone.
    Leur performance était lamentable et a été critiquée par tous.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lamentabilis', participle of 'lamentari', which means to weep.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lamentable state
    A very bad or unacceptable state.
    lamentable état
    in a lamentable state
    To be in a really bad condition.
    dans un état lamentable
    a lamentable situation
    A situation that evokes sadness.
    une situation lamentable

    Related Words

    lamentation
    Action of weeping or lamenting.
    lamentation
    to lament
    To express one’s sorrow or grief.
    lamenter
    lamentable wealth
    A wealth that is the source of misfortunes.
    lamentable richesse

    Slang Meanings

    Not great.
    That evening was lamentable, no one had fun.
    Cette soirée était lamentable, personne ne s'est amusé.
    Zero.
    His presentation was lamentable, he got a zero.
    Son exposé était lamentable, il a eu un zéro.