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    Désespoirs (en. Despairs)

    /dezɛspwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An emotional state of despair or loss of hope.
    The despairs he feels after losing his job are difficult to overcome.
    Les désespoirs qu'il ressent après la perte de son emploi sont difficiles à surmonter.
    Situations where one feels completely down or without solutions.
    Sometimes, the despairs of life can seem insurmountable.
    Parfois, les désespoirs de la vie peuvent sembler insurmontables.
    A feeling of helplessness in the face of certain circumstances.
    His despairs in the face of this illness have plunged him into deep sadness.
    Ses désespoirs face à cette maladie l'ont plongé dans une profonde tristesse.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'désespérer', from the prefix 'dé-' and 'espoir'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lose hope
    To stop believing that something good will happen.
    perdre espoir
    to be in despair
    To be in a state of great sorrow or helplessness.
    être au désespoir
    to face one's despair
    To confront one's own feelings of despair.
    faire face à ses désespoirs

    Related Words

    discouragement
    Feeling of loss of motivation or energy.
    découragement
    sadness
    Emotional state of melancholy or sorrow.
    tristesse
    despair
    Extreme state of loss of hope.
    désespoir

    Slang Meanings

    A very deep feeling of loss of hope.
    He really has despaired. He thinks nothing will change.
    Il a vraiment des désespoirs. Il pense que rien ne changera.
    Sometimes used to express anguish or anxiety.
    When I found out he was leaving, I felt despair.
    Quand j'ai su qu'il partait, j'ai eu des désespoirs.