woe in French
woe in French is hélas, douleur, malheur — woe means deep sadness or distress, or a misfortune that causes it.
woe in French
hélas
(archaic) An exclamation of grief.
douleur
malheur
misère
tristesse
What does "woe" mean?
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noun Deep sadness or distress, or a misfortune that causes it.
"He poured out his woes to anyone who would listen."
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intj An exclamation expressing grief or dismay.
""Woe is me," she sighed, staring at the wreckage."
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woe in a sentence
- He poured out his woes to anyone who would listen.
- Financial woes forced the company to lay off staff.
- "Woe is me," she sighed, staring at the wreckage.
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What is "woe" in French?
"woe" in French is hélas, douleur, malheur. woe means: Deep sadness or distress, or a misfortune that causes it.
How do you use "woe" in a sentence?
Example: "He poured out his woes to anyone who would listen." In French, "woe" is hélas, douleur, malheur.
Are there other ways to say "woe" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "woe": hélas, douleur, malheur, misère, tristesse.
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