How is the word pitoyable translated from French to English

English translation
pitiful
adjective

Si triste ou si pauvre qu'on en a de la peine.

So sad or poor that you feel sorry.

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  • Le chien a poussé un son pitoyable. — The dog made a pitiful sound.

  • Sa voix semblait pitoyable au téléphone. — His voice sounded pitiful on the phone.

  • N'est-ce pas une excuse pitoyable ? — Isn't that a pitiful excuse?

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