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Unfortunately
I love that I’m speaking of things before he does, or at least, it seems to me to be that way. Unfortunately most of this section seems easier said than done. I suppose, for me it’s fine and easy to say “go out and make mistakes”, but what about in French?
Aren’t mistakes less tolerated? Or maybe I’m so desperate to sound like a local I don’t want to make any mistakes. Either way, what’s stopping me is all in my head.
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Ça malheureusement, ça n’est pas très bien, ça n’est pas une bonne méthode pour pouvoir parler une langue étrangère. Pour parler une langue étrangère, il faut faire des erreurs, il faut essayer de transmettre un message. Si vous n’essayez pas de vous exprimer, si vous ne faites pas d’erreurs, vous ne pouvez pas progresser.
Unfortunately, this is not a very good method to be able to speak a foreign language. To speak a foreign language, you have to make mistakes, you have to try to convey a message. If you don’t try to express yourself, if you don’t make mistakes, you can’t progress.
The above translation from Deepl. Source
What does “ça malheureusement” mean?
“Ça malheureusement” is a phrase in French that translates to “that unfortunately” in English.
This phrase is often used to express regret or disappointment about a situation. It can be used in various contexts, such as when something negative happens or when discussing a difficult or unfortunate topic.
Here are a few examples of how this phrase can be used in context:
- “J’ai perdu mon porte-monnaie ce matin. Ça malheureusement arrive parfois.” (Translation: “I lost my wallet this morning. That unfortunately happens sometimes.”)
- “Ça malheureusement ne sera pas possible d’assister à la fête ce soir.” (Translation: “That unfortunately won’t be possible to attend the party tonight.”)
- “Nous avons vu les images des inondations à la télévision. Ça malheureusement a causé beaucoup de dégâts.” (Translation: “We saw the images of the floods on television. That unfortunately caused a lot of damage.”)
Overall, “Ça malheureusement” is a useful phrase for expressing regret or disappointment in French.
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