No. 4,247 in French
déplorables
Regrettable or disgraceful.
In a sentence
Les conditions de vie dans certains quartiers étaient déplorables.
The living conditions in certain neighborhoods were deplorable.
In this sentence, 'déplorables' is used as an adjective to describe the terrible state of living conditions, emphasizing their inadequacy or poor quality.
Il est déplorable que cette situation persiste.
It is deplorable that this situation persists.
Here, 'déplorable' is used as an adjective in a figurative sense, expressing shame or regret toward the persistence of a negative state or event.
Les attitudes déplorables de certains individus rayonnent la méchanceté.
The deplorable attitudes of certain individuals radiate malevolence.
In this instance, 'déplorables' acts as an adjective characterizing the attitudes as being morally or ethically objectionable or troublesome.
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