English–French
“pathetic” in French
How to say “pathetic” in French
“Pathetic” in French is minable.
A shabby, disappointing person or thing that looks neglected and falls far below expectations.
Example sentences with minable
Il touche un salaire minable et ne peut pas payer ses factures.
He earns a pitiful salary and cannot pay his bills.
Tips for using minable
- Minable is strongly pejorative and can insult a person, so neutral descriptions are safer in formal or respectful contexts.
Other French words for “pathetic”
C'est vraiment pitoyable de sa part.
It's really pathetic of him.