pathetic in French
pathetic in French is pathétique, lamentable, minable — pathetic means arousing pity or sadness.
pathetic in French
pathétique
Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
lamentable
Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
minable
Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
What does "pathetic" mean?
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adj Arousing pity or sadness.
"The pathetic sight of the soaked kitten shivering in the rain made us stop."
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adj So inadequate or feeble as to be contemptible.
"The team's pathetic performance in the second half made the fans furious."
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pathetic in a sentence
- The pathetic sight of the soaked kitten shivering in the rain made us stop.
- It was a pathetic scene when the lost child sat crying on the pavement.
- The team's pathetic performance in the second half made the fans furious.
- His attempt at an apology was pathetic.
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What is "pathetic" in French?
"pathetic" in French is pathétique, lamentable, minable. pathetic means: Arousing pity or sadness.
How do you use "pathetic" in a sentence?
Example: "The pathetic sight of the soaked kitten shivering in the rain made us stop." In French, "pathetic" is pathétique, lamentable, minable.
Are there other ways to say "pathetic" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "pathetic": pathétique, lamentable, minable.
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