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    Déceptions (en. Disappointments)

    /de.zɛp.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Failure to reach a goal, to satisfy a desire.
    Romantic disappointments are often difficult to overcome.
    Les déceptions amoureuses sont souvent difficiles à surmonter.
    Feeling of disillusionment due to a disappointing result.
    He has experienced many disappointments in his career.
    Il a connu beaucoup de déceptions dans sa carrière.
    Action of deceiving, to lie about something.
    Disappointments caused by fraud can be profound.
    Les déceptions causées par une fraude peuvent être profondes.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'to disappoint' which originates from the Latin 'decipere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the image of disappointment
    said when something does not meet expectations.
    à l'image de la déception
    to experience a disappointment
    to feel disillusionment following an event.
    vivre une déception
    to cause a disappointment
    to provoke feelings of dissatisfaction.
    causer une déception

    Related Words

    to disappoint
    to ensure that someone does not meet their expectations.
    décevoir
    disappointment
    a feeling of sadness due to a disappointment.
    désappointement
    to deceive
    to mislead someone or tell a lie.
    tromper

    Slang Meanings

    déva
    After this romantic failure, I am in déva.
    Après cet échec amoureux, je suis en déva.
    hard blow
    It was a hard blow to realize all my disappointments.
    C'était un coup dur de réaliser toutes mes déceptions.