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Translate Files Déplaire (en. To displease)
/de.plɛʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To be unpleasant to someone.
His attitude displeased his colleagues.
Son attitude a déplu à ses collègues.
To infringe on someone's expectations or preferences.
This film displeased many critics.
Ce film a déplu à de nombreux critiques.
To cause a feeling of dissatisfaction.
It is impossible to please everyone without displeasing someone.
Il est impossible de plaire à tout le monde sans déplaire à quelqu'un.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'deplacere', meaning 'to displease'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to displease someone
To be unpleasant or disappointing to someone.
déplaire à quelqu'un
to apologize for displeasing
To apologize for causing dissatisfaction.
demander pardon pour déplaire
to have a taste for displeasing
To act or express oneself in a way that shocks or displeases.
avoir le goût de déplaire
Related Words
please
To have a pleasant effect on someone.
plaire
disappointment
Feeling of dissatisfaction caused by a disappointing outcome.
déception
disagreement
Absence of agreement or similar opinion, often a source of displeasure.
désaccord
Slang Meanings
To disgust
That joke really displeased me, it was disgusting.
Cette blague m'a vraiment déplu, elle était dégoutante.
To offend
His comment displeased many people, it was offensive.
Son commentaire a déplu à beaucoup de monde, c'était offensant.