French Word · Intermediate
infortune
misfortune
Pronunciation: /ɛ̃.fɔʁ.tyn/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "misfortune".
Example
C'en est peut-être assez pour une âme commune / Qui du moindre péril se fait une infortune
That is enough, perhaps, for a soul of common sort / Who considers as misfortune the smallest danger
Practice tips
- Practice infortune out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.