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    Déplaisir (en. Displeasure)

    /de.ple.ziʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of disappointment or dissatisfaction.
    His reaction caused great displeasure among his colleagues.
    Sa réaction a causé un grand déplaisir chez ses collègues.
    Discomfort or disadvantage.
    He expressed his displeasure regarding the situation.
    Il a exprimé son déplaisir face à la situation.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'de-' (negation) + 'pleasure', literally meaning 'absence of pleasure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cause a displeasure
    To cause harm or upset to someone.
    faire un déplaisir
    to displease someone
    To do something that displeases a person.
    déplaisir à quelqu'un

    Related Words

    pleasure
    State of contentment or satisfaction.
    plaisir
    to displease
    To cause dissatisfaction or irritation.
    déplaire

    Slang Meanings

    To have a bad atmosphere.
    That party was a total displeasure, no one was having fun.
    Cette fête a eu un déplaisir total, personne ne s'amusait.
    To be in hot water.
    He is in displeasure after forgetting his appointment.
    Il est dans le déplaisir après avoir oublié son rendez-vous.