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    Misérables (en. Miserable)

    /mi.ze.ʁa.bl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who lives in misery or is unhappy.
    The inhabitants of this neighborhood are often considered to be miserable.
    Les habitants de ce quartier sont souvent considérés comme des misérables.
    One who inspires pity or sympathy because of their condition.
    She expressed feelings for the miserable ones she met on her journey.
    Elle a exprimé des sentiments pour les misérables qu'elle a rencontrés dans son voyage.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'miserabilis', derived from 'miser', meaning 'unhappy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the miserable ones
    Often refers to people who suffer or to the famous novel by Victor Hugo.
    les misérables
    a miserable life
    An existence marked by poverty and misfortune.
    une vie misérable

    Related Words

    misery
    State of great poverty or suffering.
    misère
    to suffer
    To be in a state of distress or calamity.
    miser

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to refer to a social group facing financial difficulties.
    They are often called the local misérables.
    On les appelle souvent les misérables du coin.
    Used pejoratively to refer to a person who constantly complains.
    Stop being miserable and find a solution.
    Arrête d'être un misérable et trouve une solution.