French Conversation · Level 143
30 words
French word
mésaventure
Pronunciation
IPA/mezavɑ̃tyʁ/
Meaning
- feminine nounmishap
Example
Hier, j'ai eu une mésaventure en prenant le train.
Yesterday, I had a mishap while traveling by train.
More examples
Elle a évité une mésaventure en rentrant chez elle plus tôt.
She avoided a mishap by getting home earlier.
Core concept
An unexpected snag that causes temporary trouble without becoming a disaster.
Common phrases
éviter une mésaventure
avoid a mishap
être victime d'une mésaventure
be the victim of a mishap
Similar words
problème: A matter that causes difficulty and needs to be resolved.
incident: An unexpected event that interferes with ongoing activity.
Definition in French
Désigne un incident imprévu qui provoque des ennuis ou du désagrément, généralement sans gravité extrême.
Word origin
The word was formed by adding més- to aventure, giving the idea of an unfortunate or badly turning experience.
Usage tips
- Mésaventure usually softens the description of an everyday mishap and is less severe than words such as catastrophe or drame.