No. 10,087 in French

guigne

Bad luck; misfortune.

In a sentence

Il semble avoir la guigne aujourd'hui.
He seems to have bad luck today.
In this sentence, 'guigne' refers to bad luck or misfortune.
Cette cerise possède une guigne délicieuse.
This cherry has a delightful flavor.
Here, 'guigne' refers to a type of cherry, specifically one that is sweet and small.
Elle a évité la guigne grâce à sa préparation minutieuse.
She avoided bad luck thanks to her meticulous preparation.
Again, 'guigne' is used to denote bad luck or misfortune, emphasizing its preventative avoidance.

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