unfortunately

• Adverbe utilisé pour exprimer des regrets, de la déception ou un échec par rapport à une situation. Il modifie toute la phrase ou la proposition, indiquant que le locuteur considère l'information qui suit comme défavorable ou regrettable.

An adverb used to express regret, disappointment, or bad luck regarding a situation. It modifies a whole sentence or clause, indicating that the speaker considers the following information unfavorable or regrettable.

1. Expressing regret or bad luckA2formal

   Used to express that something is regrettable or unlucky.

   Exprimer un regret ou une malchance

   • Unfortunately, the flight was delayed by three hours.
   • She unfortunately missed the deadline for the application.
   • Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns after 30 days.

   Synonymesalaslamentablyregrettablysadlyunhappilyunluckily

2. Introducing a negative outcomeA2formal

   Used to introduce a statement that is disappointing or contrary to what was hoped.

   Malheureusement

   • Unfortunately, the weather forecast predicts rain for the weekend.
   • He was unfortunately unable to attend the wedding.
   • Unfortunately, the experiment did not produce the expected results.

   Synonymesalaslamentablyregrettablysadlyunhappily