What is 'malheureux' called in English?

'malheureux' in English is called "Wretch". Wretch refers to: Une personne malheureuse, infortunée ou pitoyable.

How do you pronounce 'Wretch' and 'malheureux'?

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What is an example sentence for Wretch in French?

English: "The poor wretch had lost everything in the fire." | French: "Le pauvre malheureux avait tout perdu dans l'incendie."

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English to French Dictionary

wretch Meaning in French (wretch signification en français)

malheureux, misérable

malheureux in English:wretch

Phonetic:mal-uh-ruh

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de wretch en français est malheureux, misérable. (Une personne malheureuse, infortunée ou pitoyable.)

Definitions of Wretch

1
noun
malheureux
A person who is unhappy, unfortunate, or pitiable.
Une personne malheureuse, infortunée ou pitoyable.
2
noun
misérable
A despicable or contemptible person.
Une personne méprisable ou détestable.

Example Sentences

“The poor wretch had lost everything in the fire.”

Le pauvre malheureux avait tout perdu dans l'incendie.

“He felt like a wretch after betraying his friend.”

Il se sentait comme un misérable après avoir trahi son ami.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

pauvreinfâme

In English:

unfortunate miserablepitiablescoundrel villain

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

héroschanceux

In English:

hero saint fortunate blessed

Inflected Word Forms

nounwretchedness

adjectivewretched

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

poor wretchcollocation

An unfortunate or pitiable person.