too bad

• Expression informelle utilisée pour exprimer une légère déception, de la sympathie ou de la résignation face à une situation malheureuse. Peut aussi être employée sarcastiquement pour rejeter une plainte.

An informal expression used to express mild disappointment, sympathy, or resignation about an unfortunate situation. It can also be used sarcastically to dismiss someone's complaint.

1. Expression of disappointmentA2informal

   Used to express regret or sympathy about an unfortunate situation.

   Dommage

   • You missed the bus? That's too bad.
   • It's too bad you couldn't come to the party.
   • Too bad about the weather ruining our picnic.

2. Not good enoughB1informal

   Used to indicate that something is of poor quality or unsatisfactory.

   pas assez bon

   • The movie was too bad to watch until the end.
   • His excuse was just too bad to be believed.
   • The service at that restaurant is too bad to recommend.