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    Dépression (en. Depression)

    [de.pʁɛ.sjɔ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A state of mental depression characterized by intense sadness.
    He has been suffering from depression for several months.
    Il souffre de dépression depuis plusieurs mois.
    Decrease in economic activity.
    The country is plunged into an economic depression.
    Le pays est plongé dans une dépression économique.
    State of moral or psychological suffering.
    Depression prevents him from enjoying life.
    La dépression l'empêche de profiter de la vie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'depressio', which means 'pressure downwards'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have depression
    To be in a state of depression.
    avoir la dépression
    to recover from depression
    To recover from a depressive state.
    sortir de la dépression
    nervous depression
    State of depression caused by stress and mental pressure.
    dépression nerveuse

    Related Words

    depressive
    One who suffers from depression.
    dépressif
    depression
    State of transient sadness.
    déprime
    melancholy
    State of deep and lasting sadness.
    mélancolie

    Slang Meanings

    Depression
    He is in full depression after his breakup.
    Il est en pleine déprime après sa rupture.
    Drop in morale
    She has a drop in morale because of the weather.
    Elle a une baisse de moral à cause du temps.