unfortunate in French
unfortunate in French is infortuné, malencontreux — unfortunate means having bad luck; suffering misfortune.
unfortunate in French
infortuné
Not favored by fortune.
malencontreux
Marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune.
What does "unfortunate" mean?
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adj Having bad luck; suffering misfortune.
"The unfortunate traveller missed his train and then lost his wallet."
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adj Regrettable or unsuitable.
"It's unfortunate that the shop closes just before I finish work."
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unfortunate in a sentence
- The unfortunate traveller missed his train and then lost his wallet.
- An unfortunate series of events left them stranded overnight.
- It's unfortunate that the shop closes just before I finish work.
- The unfortunate timing of the call meant I missed the start of the film.
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What is "unfortunate" in French?
"unfortunate" in French is infortuné, malencontreux. unfortunate means: Having bad luck; suffering misfortune.
How do you use "unfortunate" in a sentence?
Example: "The unfortunate traveller missed his train and then lost his wallet." In French, "unfortunate" is infortuné, malencontreux.
Are there other ways to say "unfortunate" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "unfortunate": infortuné, malencontreux.
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