Déplu (en. Displeased)

/de.ply/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has not been liked or appreciated.
His behavior displeased everyone.
Son comportement a été déplu à tous.
Which causes sadness or disappointment.
This remark displeased him.
Cette remarque lui a déplu.
Which is at odds with expectations.
The exam result displeased the students.
Le résultat de l'examen était déplu aux élèves.

Etymology

Derived from the verb please with the prefix de-, meaning 'not to please'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it’s displeased
It is something that displeased or was not well received.
c'est déplu
displeased to someone
Caused dissatisfaction to a person.
déplu à quelqu'un
to be displeased
To express a feeling of disapproval.
être déplu

Related Words

lamentation
The act of lamenting or mourning about something.
déploration
disappointment
A feeling of dissatisfaction caused by the failure to meet an expectation.
déception
evasion
The act of avoiding commitment or facing a situation.
dérobade

Slang Meanings

Not cool
The way he spoke was really not cool.
La façon dont il a parlé était vraiment pas cool.
Lame
The movie was lame, it displeased me.
Le film était nul, ça m'a déplu.