minable
What does minable mean? minable is a French moderate that translates to “pathetic, lousy, pitiful” in English.
Literal Translation
pathetic, wretched (from mine — appearance/face)
Meaning & Usage
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"pathetic, lousy, pitiful"
An insult that attacks someone's overall quality — their work, their appearance, their effort, their existence. It means pathetic, lousy, worthless. 'Un salaire minable' is a lousy salary. 'Un type minable' is a pathetic man. It's versatile in its contempt.
Examples in the Wild
'Le service était minable' — the service was pathetic. 'Espèce de minable' — you pathetic loser.