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    Déception (en. Disappointment)

    /de.zɛp.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A situation where one is deceived or cheated.
    His promise of success ultimately turned into disappointment.
    Sa promesse de succès s'est finalement transformée en déception.
    An emotional state resulting from dashed expectations.
    The disappointment was palpable after the announcement of the results.
    La déception était palpable après l'annonce des résultats.
    The act of deceiving someone.
    This disappointment was caused by the manipulation of his friends.
    Cette déception a été causée par la manipulation de ses amis.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'deceptio', derived from 'decipere' which means to deceive.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    born from disappointment
    To go through disappointment after having hoped for something.
    naître de la déception
    romantic disappointment
    A feeling of disappointment related to a romantic relationship.
    déception amoureuse
    to experience disappointment
    To face an event that leads to disillusionment.
    vivre une déception

    Related Words

    to deceive
    To make someone believe something false.
    tromper
    illusion
    A mistaken perception of reality.
    illusion
    disillusionment
    The feeling that occurs after the loss of an illusion.
    désillusion

    Slang Meanings

    Disappointment due to unfulfilled promises.
    He really made a fool of him by saying that, it was just a letdown.
    Il a vraiment pris pour un idiot en lui disant ça, c'était juste de la décepe.
    A feeling of weariness faced with unmet expectations.
    After so many failures, she feels a great disappointment.
    Après tant d'échecs, elle ressent une grande déce.