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 stray dog's pathetic whimpering broke her heart."
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adj So inadequate or feeble as to be contemptible.
"His attempt at an apology was pathetic."
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pathetic in a sentence
- The stray dog's pathetic whimpering broke her heart.
- His attempt at an apology was pathetic.
- That's a pathetic excuse for being late.
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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 stray dog's pathetic whimpering broke her heart." 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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