Signification
Information that is unpleasant or unfortunate.
Contexte culturel
Directness is often avoided. Use '残念ですが' (Unfortunately) before '悪いニュース'. Directness is often valued. 'I have bad news' is considered clear and professional.
Use Cushion Words
Always add '残念ですが' before '悪いニュース' to sound more polite.
Signification
Information that is unpleasant or unfortunate.
Use Cushion Words
Always add '残念ですが' before '悪いニュース' to sound more polite.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank.
____ ニュースがあります。
悪い (bad) is the correct adjective for negative news.
Which is more natural?
Which is a standard way to say 'I have bad news'?
The first option is the standard collocation.
🎉 Score : /2
Banque d exercices
2 exercices____ ニュースがあります。
悪い (bad) is the correct adjective for negative news.
Which is a standard way to say 'I have bad news'?
The first option is the standard collocation.
🎉 Score : /2
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, but add '残念ですが' to be polite.
Expressions liées
悪い知らせ
synonymBad news (native)
残念なニュース
similarRegrettable news