C'est dommage
Example: C'est dommage que tu ne puisses pas venir demain.
Definition
"C'est dommage" is a French expression used to express regret or disappointment about a situation. It is commonly said when something unfortunate or undesirable has happened or when someone cannot do something they wanted to, as in the example, "C'est dommage que tu ne puisses pas venir demain."
Etymology
The phrase "C'est dommage" comes from French, where "c'est" means 'it is' and "dommage" means 'damage' or 'pity.' Historically, "dommage" referred to harm or loss, but in this expression, it evolved to signify regret or sorrow over an unfortunate circumstance. Did you know that in English, "damage" originally comes from the Old French "damager," which is related to this phrase's root?
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