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    Malheurs (en. Misfortunes)

    /mal.e.ʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Unfortunate or unpleasant events.
    The misfortunes of life are often unavoidable.
    Les malheurs de la vie sont souvent inévitables.
    Bad luck or misfortune.
    He experienced many misfortunes in his youth.
    Il a connu de nombreux malheurs dans sa jeunesse.
    Series of unfortunate events.
    She went through a period of misfortunes.
    Elle a traversé une période de malheurs.

    Etymology

    The word 'misfortune' comes from Old French 'malheure', which means 'bad luck'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chain of misfortunes
    Continuous series of misfortunes.
    malheurs en chaîne
    misfortunes of a loved one
    Sufferings or trials encountered by a close person.
    malheurs d'un être cher

    Related Words

    bad luck
    State of having no luck.
    malchance
    calamity
    Disastrous event leading to serious consequences.
    calamité
    misfortune
    State of being unlucky.
    infortune

    Slang Meanings

    Fate's blow.
    What he endured is truly a misfortune, a real stroke of fate.
    Ce qu'il a subi, c'est vraiment un malheur, un vrai coup du sort.
    Curse.
    Some people believe he brings misfortune upon himself.
    Certaines personnes croient qu'il porte un malheur sur lui.