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    Pathétique (en. Pathetic)

    /pa.te.tik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which provokes strong emotions, especially sadness.
    His speech was particularly pathetic.
    Son discours était particulièrement pathétique.
    Denotes weakness or excessive lamentation.
    He behaved pathetically at the party.
    Il a eu un comportement pathétique à la fête.
    Refers to something that is ridiculous due to its excessive sentimentality.
    This film was pathetic, too laden with clichés.
    Ce film était pathétique, trop chargé en clichés.

    Etymology

    From the Greek pathos, meaning 'suffering' or 'emotion.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a pathetic moment
    A particularly moving or sad moment.
    un moment pathétique
    a pathetic speech
    A speech that evokes strong emotions, often pity.
    un discours pathétique
    pathetic exaggeration
    An exaggeration intended to provoke pity or emotion.
    exagération pathétique

    Related Words

    pathos
    Emotion, feeling of pity or compassion.
    pathos
    pity
    Feeling of compassion for the suffering of others.
    pitié
    emotion
    Emotional reaction to a situation.
    émotion

    Slang Meanings

    It's lame!
    That show was really pathetic, as a friend would say, it's lame!
    Ce spectacle était vraiment pathétique, comme dirait un ami, c'est nul!
    Too dramatic!
    His attitude was pathetic, always being too dramatic.
    Son attitude était pathétique, toujours en train de faire trop dramatique.