French Conversation · Level 137
30 words
French word
fâcheux
Pronunciation
IPA/faʃø/
Meaning
- adjectivetoo bad
Example
C'est fâcheux que tu partes si tôt.
It's too bad that you are leaving so early.
More examples
Un imprévu fâcheux a retardé le vol.
An unfortunate unexpected event delayed the flight.
Core concept
An unwanted setback that makes a situation inconvenient for everyone involved.
Common phrases
un imprévu fâcheux
an unfortunate unexpected event
une situation fâcheuse
an unfortunate situation
Similar words
regrettable: Regrettable because an undesirable outcome has occurred.
embêtant: Bothersome because it creates a minor nuisance or difficulty.
ennuyeux: Troublesome because it wastes time or effort and causes irritation.
malheureux: Unfortunate because it leads to an undesirable result.
Definition in French
Qui est regrettable et gênant, entraînant un inconvénient pour les personnes concernées.
Word origin
The adjective fâcheux comes from fâcher, with -eux forming an adjective for something that produces an unpleasant effect.
Usage tips
- In C'est fâcheux que..., the clause introduced by que commonly uses the subjunctive, as in C'est fâcheux que tu partes si tôt.