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hapless in French

hapless in French is malheureux, infortuné, malchanceux — hapless means unlucky, especially in a way that invites pity or mild amusement.

hapless in French

malheureux
adj
Very unlucky; ill-fated.
infortuné
adj
Very unlucky; ill-fated.
malchanceux
adj
Very unlucky; ill-fated.

What does "hapless" mean?

  1. adj Unlucky, especially in a way that invites pity or mild amusement.
    "The hapless intern spilled coffee on the CEO's desk during his first week."
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hapless in a sentence

  • The hapless intern spilled coffee on the CEO's desk during his first week.
  • A hapless tourist wandered into the middle of the parade.

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What is "hapless" in French?

"hapless" in French is malheureux, infortuné, malchanceux. hapless means: Unlucky, especially in a way that invites pity or mild amusement.

How do you use "hapless" in a sentence?

Example: "The hapless intern spilled coffee on the CEO's desk during his first week." In French, "hapless" is malheureux, infortuné, malchanceux.

Are there other ways to say "hapless" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "hapless": malheureux, infortuné, malchanceux.

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