Lamentables (en. Lamentable)

/lamɑ̃tabl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Worthy of lamentation.
Living conditions in this neighborhood are lamentable.
Les conditions de vie dans ce quartier sont lamentables.
Particularly sad or unhappy.
His behavior at the meeting was lamentable.
Son comportement lors de la réunion était lamentable.
Of very inferior quality.
The team's performance was lamentable this season.
La performance de l'équipe était lamentable cette saison.

Etymology

From the Latin 'lamentabilis', meaning 'worthy of being wept for'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lamentable situation
A disastrous or regrettable situation.
situation lamentable
lamentable moment
An instant of shame or sadness.
moment lamentable
lamentable state
A critical or distressing state.
état lamentable

Related Words

lamentation
The expression of sorrow or grief.
lamentation
to lament
To express complaints or sadness.
lamenter
lamentable
Singular adjective, synonym of lamentables.
lamentable

Slang Meanings

Rotten file
His project is a real rotten file.
Son projet est un vrai dossier pourri.
It's a hassle
After this failure, it's a hassle for him.
Après ce échec, c'est la galère pour lui.