“Les Misrables” (/le mzrbl/), a French novel by Victor Hugo, chronicles the lives and struggles of a number of characters dwelling in Nineteenth-century France. The novel’s title interprets to “The Depressing Ones” or “The Wretched.”
Announcing “Les Misrables” appropriately is crucial for understanding and appreciating the novel. The right pronunciation helps readers join with the characters and their experiences. Mispronouncing the title can result in confusion and a lack of awareness.