nouninterjection

le dommage

pity · shame

Mot qu’on dit quand quelque chose n’est pas bien, fait de la peine, ou aurait pu être mieux.

Word: dommage

Meaning:
In French, "dommage" primarily means "damage" or "harm", and it can also mean "pity" or "shame" depending on the context.

1. As a noun meaning "damage" or "harm":

Definition: Refers to physical or material damage, loss, injury, or harm caused to someone or something.
Example: Le dommage causé par l'accident est important.
(The damage caused by the accident is significant.)
Synonyms: préjudice, dégât, tort
Antonyms: réparation (repair), guérison (healing), bénéfice (benefit)

2. As an expression meaning "what a pity" or "too bad":

Definition: Used to express regret, sympathy, or disappointment about a situation.
Example: C’est dommage que tu ne sois pas venu.
(It's a pity/too bad you didn't come.)
Common phrases:
- Quel dommage ! – What a pity!
- C’est vraiment dommage. – That’s really too bad.
Synonyms: regret, malheur, tristesse (in contexts of empathy)
Antonyms: joie (joy), chance (luck), bonheur (happiness)

Summary:

Dommage can mean physical harm/damage or express a sense of regret or pity.
The exact meaning depends on if it is used literally or figuratively.
It is a common word in both everyday conversation and formal contexts.

If you want, I can also provide examples of usage or related idiomatic expressions!