Malheureuses (en. Unfortunate)

/maløʁøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Someone who feels or expresses misfortune.

The unfortunate stories of this family are touching.

Les malheureuses histoires de cette famille sont touchantes.

Synonym of 'malheureux' in the feminine plural.

The unfortunate victims of this tragedy deserve our support.

Les malheureuses victimes de cette tragédie méritent notre soutien.

Derived from 'malheureux', coming from Latin 'male' and 'fortunatus'.

the unfortunate circumstances

difficult or unfortunate situations.

les malheureuses circonstances

unfortunate news

news that are sad or negative.

des malheureuses nouvelles

misfortune

An unfortunate event that causes suffering.

malheur

bad luck

The state of someone affected by unfavorable events.

malchance

discontent

A state of psychological or physical suffering.

mal-être

People who carry their sadness.

These unfortunate women, always lamenting their fate.

Ces malheureuses, toujours à se lamenter sur leur sort.

Losers in life.

He considers himself one of the unfortunate ones who did not have luck.

Il se considère comme l'un des malheureuses qui n'ont pas eu de chance.