Découragement (en. Discouragement)

/de.kou.ʁaʒ.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

State of someone who is losing hope or confidence.

Discouragement can strike anyone, especially after repeated failures.

Le découragement peut frapper n'importe qui, surtout après des échecs répétés.

Something that causes a loss of hope.

The constant criticism led to his discouragement.

Les critiques incessantes ont entraîné son découragement.

Comes from the verb "discourage," formed with the prefix 'de-' indicating deprivation, and the word 'courager' related to 'courage.'

Overcoming discouragement

Regaining hope after a difficult period.

Sortir du découragement

Adding to the discouragement

Contributing to a loss of hope or a negative feeling.

Ajouter au découragement

Giving in to discouragement

Succumbing to sadness or lack of motivation.

Se laisser aller au découragement

encouragement

Action of encouraging, providing support and hope.

encouragement

courage

Strength of character that allows facing difficulties.

courage

motivation

Set of reasons that drive one to act or pursue a goal.

motivation

Being in a tough spot

After this last bad news, I'm really in a tough spot.

Après cette dernière mauvaise nouvelle, je suis vraiment dans le dur.

Feeling completely down

With so much work without recognition, I'm feeling completely down.

Avec tant de travail sans reconnaissance, j'ai le moral à zéro.