bad luck

• Expression utilisée pour décrire des circonstances ou événements défavorables qui surviennent par hasard, souvent hors du contrôle d'une personne.

An expression used to describe unfortunate circumstances or events that happen by chance, often beyond a person's control.

1. Unfortunate circumstancesA2informal

   A situation or series of events characterized by misfortune or lack of success.

   malchance

   • He had bad luck with his car breaking down twice this week.
   • It was just bad luck that it rained on their wedding day.
   • She blamed her bad luck for losing the game.

2. Expression of sympathyA2informal

   Used to express sympathy or disappointment for someone's misfortune.

   mauvaise chance / malchance

   • Bad luck! You almost won the race.
   • Oh, bad luck! I heard you missed the bus.
   • Bad luck about your exam results, but you can try again.