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    Désappointement (en. Disappointment)

    /dez.ap.pwɛ.nə.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of someone who has seen their hopes dashed.
    His disappointment was palpable after the failure of the project.
    Son désappointement était palpable après l'échec du projet.
    Lack of satisfaction regarding something.
    The disappointment of the customers led to a decline in sales.
    Le désappointement des clients a conduit à une baisse des ventes.
    Feeling of annoyance after an unmet expectation.
    He felt a deep disappointment upon realizing that the event had been canceled.
    Il a ressenti un profond désappointement en constatant que l'événement avait été annulé.

    Etymology

    In French, 'désappointement' comes from the verb 'désappointer' and the suffix '-ment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to experience a disappointment
    To experience the feeling of disappointment in a given situation.
    vivre un désappointement
    to be in disappointment
    To feel deeply disappointed after an unexpected situation.
    être dans le désappointement
    to cause disappointment
    To provoke disappointment in someone.
    causer du désappointement

    Related Words

    disappointment
    Feeling of being disappointed about something.
    déception
    disillusionment
    Loss of illusion or hope in the face of disappointing reality.
    désillusion
    frustration
    Feeling of discontent in the face of obstacles or unmet expectations.
    frustration

    Slang Meanings

    to be down in the dumps
    After hearing the news, he was down in the dumps.
    Après avoir appris la nouvelle, il avait le moral à zéro.
    to be slapped in the face
    The decision was really a slap in the face for him, leading to great disappointment.
    La décision a vraiment été une claque pour lui, entraînant un grand désappointement.