What is 'pitoyable' called in English?

'pitoyable' in English is called "Pitiful". Pitiful refers to: Qui mérite la pitié, la compassion ou la sympathie.

How do you pronounce 'Pitiful' and 'pitoyable'?

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What is an example sentence for Pitiful in French?

English: "The stray dog looked pitiful, shivering in the cold rain." | French: "Le chien errant avait l'air pitoyable, grelottant sous la pluie froide."

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pitiful Meaning in French (pitiful signification en français)

pitoyable

pitoyable in English:pitiful

Plural: pitiful

Gender:Féminin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de pitiful en français est pitoyable. (Qui mérite la pitié, la compassion ou la sympathie.)

Definitions of Pitiful

1
adjective
pitoyable
Deserving or arousing pity, compassion, or sympathy.
Qui mérite la pitié, la compassion ou la sympathie.
2
adjective
pitoyable
So small or poor as to be deserving of contempt or scorn.
Si petit ou si pauvre qu'il mérite le mépris ou le dédain.

Example Sentences

“The stray dog looked pitiful, shivering in the cold rain.”

Le chien errant avait l'air pitoyable, grelottant sous la pluie froide.

“His attempt to fix the car was pitiful and only made it worse.”

Sa tentative de réparer la voiture était pitoyable et ne faisait qu'empirer les choses.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

pathétiquemisérable

In English:

wretched pathetic miserablelamentable

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

admirablelouable

In English:

admirable commendablepraiseworthyexcellent

Inflected Word Forms

nounpity

adjectivepitiless

adjectivepitiable

adverbpitifully

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

pitiful sightcollocation

A scene or person that evokes pity or sadness.