French Expression · Native
Quel dommage
what a shame
Pronunciation: Quel dommage
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: what a shame.
Example
Quel dommage que vous ne puissiez pas rester.
What a shame that you cannot stay.
Practice tips
- Practice Quel dommage 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 expression is for native-level learners.