How is the phrase dans une mauvaise passe translated from French to English

English translation
down on one's luck
phrase

Qui traverse une période de malchance ou de malheur.

Experiencing a period of bad fortune or misfortune.

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  • Il semble être dans une mauvaise passe ces derniers temps. — He seems down on his luck lately.

  • Te sens-tu dans une mauvaise passe en ce moment ? — Are you feeling down on your luck these days?

  • J'aimerais pouvoir aider ceux qui sont dans une mauvaise passe. — I wish I could help those who are down on their luck.

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