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adverb

malheureusement

unfortunately

Ce mot sert à exprimer qu’on est triste ou déçu à cause d’une situation qui ne se passe pas bien.

Definition & meaning

Malheureusement means “unfortunately” or “sadly.” It expresses regret or disappointment about a situation.

  • Malheureusement, il est trop tard. — Unfortunately, it is too late.

Grammar & Word origin

It is an adverb and does not change form. It is made from malheureuse , the feminine form of malheureux (“unhappy” or “unfortunate”), plus the adverb-forming suffix -ment.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Synonym: hélas — “alas”; more literary or expressive.
  • Antonym: heureusement — “fortunately” or “luckily”; expresses relief or pleasure rather than regret.

Common phrases & collocations

  • malheureusement pour lui — unfortunately for him
  • malheureusement, non — unfortunately, no

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Examples

Malheureusement, je ne peux pas venir.adverb

Unfortunately, I can't come.

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