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    Misérable (en. Miserable)

    /mizɛʁabl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes a person who lives in a very difficult situation or is very unhappy.
    This man is truly miserable, he has nothing to survive.
    Cet homme est vraiment misérable, il n'a rien pour survivre.
    Evokes a very low, degraded action or behavior.
    His betrayal was of a miserable cowardice.
    Sa trahison était d'une lâcheté misérable.
    Describes something that is of very inferior quality.
    This meal was miserable, I couldn't even finish it.
    Ce repas était misérable, je n'ai même pas pu le finir.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'miserabilis', meaning 'worthy of pity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a miserable situation
    To be in a very unfavorable or desperate position.
    être dans une situation misérable
    a miserable life
    An existence marked by suffering and poverty.
    une vie misérable
    a miserable fate
    A very unhappy or difficult destiny.
    un sort misérable

    Related Words

    misery
    State of great poverty and suffering.
    misère
    miserableism
    Attitude or aesthetic that emphasizes misery.
    misérabilisme
    miserably
    In a miserable manner, in a state of despair.
    misérablement

    Slang Meanings

    A guy/girl in need.
    Look at that miserable person, he's asking everyone for help.
    Regarde ce misérable, il demande de l'aide à tout le monde.
    Someone who always complains.
    Stop being miserable and try to see the bright side of things.
    Arrête d'être misérable et essaie de voir le bon côté des choses.