French Word · Intermediate
malheur
mishap, misfortune
Pronunciation: /ma.lœʁ/
Meaning
mishap, misfortune
Example
Il y a eu beaucoup de malheurs dans ma vie. Ça craint mais j'en ai beaucoup appris.
There have been a lot of misfortunes in my life. It sucks but I've learned a lot from them.
Practice tips
- Practice malheur 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.