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    Misere (en. Misery)

    /mizɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of great poverty.
    His misery was evident in the way he dressed.
    Sa misère était visible dans la manière dont il se vêtait.
    Moral or physical suffering.
    She expressed her misery through tears that showed her grief.
    Elle a exprimé sa misère à travers des larmes témoignant de son chagrin.
    Deplorable situation.
    The misery of the homeless in this city is alarming.
    La misère des sans-abri dans cette ville est alarmante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'miseria', meaning 'suffering' or 'sadness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in misery
    To be in a situation of great suffering or poverty.
    être dans la misère
    misery is not a shame
    It is not shameful to be poor or in a difficult situation.
    la misère n'est pas une honte

    Related Words

    to beg
    Living in poverty.
    miser
    miserable
    One who lives in misery or who shows great distress.
    misérable

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a bad situation
    He is in a bad situation after losing his job.
    Il est dans de sales draps après avoir perdu son emploi.
    To be down in the dumps
    Since he broke up, he has been down in the dumps.
    Depuis qu'il a rompu, il a le moral à zéro.