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unfortunate in French

unfortunate in French is infortuné, malencontreux — unfortunate means having bad luck; suffering misfortune.

unfortunate in French

infortuné
adj
Not favored by fortune.
malencontreux
adj
Marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune.

What does "unfortunate" mean?

  1. adj Having bad luck; suffering misfortune.
    "An unfortunate series of events left them stranded overnight."
  2. adj Regrettable or unsuitable.
    "It was an unfortunate choice of words at his own wedding."
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unfortunate in a sentence

  • An unfortunate series of events left them stranded overnight.
  • The unfortunate family lost everything in the flood.
  • It was an unfortunate choice of words at his own wedding.

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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: "An unfortunate series of events left them stranded overnight." 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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