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    Déplaise (en. Displease)

    /de.plɛz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make someone unhappy or dissatisfied.
    His remark displeased all the participants.
    Sa remarque a déplu à tous les participants.
    To cause dissatisfaction.
    The change of plan displeased the audience.
    Le changement de plan a déplu au public.
    To surprise unpleasantly, or to shock.
    He didn't want to displease his friends by choosing another restaurant.
    Il ne voulait pas déplaire à ses amis en choisissant un autre restaurant.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'déplaire', derived from the prefix 'dé-' adding a notion of opposition, combined with 'plaire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    not to displease
    Means not to cause dissatisfaction.
    ne pas déplaire
    to displease someone
    Indicates that one is causing dissatisfaction to a person.
    déplaire à quelqu'un
    to displease others
    To do something that is not to others' taste.
    déplaisir aux autres

    Related Words

    displeasing
    That which causes displeasure.
    déplaisant
    pleasure
    State of satisfaction, happiness.
    plaisir
    disappointment
    Feeling of dissatisfaction following an event.
    déception

    Slang Meanings

    To be in disagreement with someone.
    His joke really displeased everyone.
    Sa blague a vraiment déplu à tout le monde.
    To give a bad impression.
    This decision will displease the voters.
    Cette décision va déplaire aux électeurs.