Malheureusement (en. Unfortunately)

/malœʁøzəmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Indicates that something is happening unfavorably.

Unfortunately, it rained during the picnic.

Malheureusement, il a plu pendant le picnic.

Expresses disappointment or regret.

Unfortunately, I can't come to the party.

Malheureusement, je ne peux pas venir à la fête.

Words that introduce negative information.

Unfortunately, the results are not what was expected.

Malheureusement, les résultats ne sont pas ceux escomptés.

From the French 'mal' (bad) and 'heureusement' (fortunately), forming an adverb indicating a negation of happiness.

unfortunately for us

This is unfavorable to us.

malheureusement pour nous

unfortunately, that's life

It is an inevitable part of life.

malheureusement, c'est la vie

I must say unfortunately

I need to mention a negative point.

je dois dire malheureusement

misfortune

A situation of bad luck or disaster.

malheur

unfortunate

Who suffers from misfortune.

malheureux

illness

State of poor health.

maladie

It's a pity.

Unfortunately, he didn't succeed; it's a pity.

Malheureusement, il n'a pas réussi, c'est dommage.

Tough luck.

Unfortunately, he missed his train. Tough luck!

Malheureusement, il a raté son train. Pas de chance !