English–French
“unfortunate” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/lamɑ̃tabl/
Example
C'est lamentable.
That's unfortunate.
How to say “unfortunate” in French
“Unfortunate” in French is lamentable.
A situation or act viewed with sadness and strong disapproval.
Example sentences with lamentable
La qualité du service était lamentable.
The quality of the service was deplorable.
Tips for using lamentable
- Lamentable is stronger than ordinary regret and often openly criticizes conduct or circumstances, so English 'unfortunate' is not always an equivalent.
Other French words for “unfortunate”
C'est regrettable.
That's unfortunate.
Le moment était malencontreux.
The timing was unfortunate.