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.