faire pitié

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɛʁ pi.tje/
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Verb

faire pitié

  1. (informal) to be pathetic, to look pitiful, to inspire compassion, to arouse pity, to tug at someone's heartstrings
    Synonym: faire de la peine
    T’as pas d’amis, pas de passions, pas de travail... Tu fais vraiment pitié comme type.You don't have any friend, no passion, no job... You are really a pathetic guy.
    Elle me fait pitié.I feel sorry for her.

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