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    Déplaisait (en. Displeased)

    /de.plɛ.ze/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be unpleasant or not to please.
    This situation displeased him greatly.
    Cette situation le déplaisait beaucoup.
    To cause dissatisfaction in someone.
    The noise from the party displeased the neighbors.
    Le bruit de la fête déplaisait aux voisins.
    To indicate disapproval or disagreement.
    His attitude displeased everyone.
    Son attitude déplaisait à tous.

    Etymology

    The verb 'déplaire' comes from the Latin 'deplacere', from 'de-' and 'placere' which means 'to please'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    That deeply displeased me.
    I was really unhappy with the situation.
    Cela me déplaisait profondément.
    He displeased many people.
    He was not appreciated by many.
    Il déplaisait à beaucoup de gens.
    That behavior was displeasing.
    That behavior was unacceptable.
    Ce comportement déplaisait.

    Related Words

    displease
    The fact of not pleasing someone.
    déplaire
    please
    To cause pleasure or satisfaction.
    plaire
    dissatisfaction
    A feeling of dissatisfaction or inconvenience.
    mécontentement

    Slang Meanings

    That's not cool.
    Your friend's attitude? That's not cool, it displeased everyone.
    L’attitude de ton ami ? C’est pas cool, ça déplaisait à tout le monde.
    That sucks.
    His comment, that sucks. It really displeased me.
    Son commentaire, ça craint. Ça déplaisait vraiment.