disappoint in French
disappoint in French is décevoir, désappointer, priver — disappoint means to make someone feel let down by failing to meet their hopes or expectations.
disappoint in French
décevoir
(transitive) To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
désappointer
(transitive) To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
priver
(transitive, dated) To fail to meet (an expectation); to fail to fulfil (a hope).
What does "disappoint" mean?
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verb To make someone feel let down by failing to meet their hopes or expectations.
"The sequel disappointed fans of the original film."
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verb To fail to fulfill a plan, hope, or expectation.
"Their hopes for a comeback were disappointed in the final quarter."
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disappoint in a sentence
- The sequel disappointed fans of the original film.
- I hate to disappoint you, but the concert has been canceled.
- Their hopes for a comeback were disappointed in the final quarter.
- The poor harvest disappointed the farmer's hopes of a good year.
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What is "disappoint" in French?
"disappoint" in French is décevoir, désappointer, priver. disappoint means: To make someone feel let down by failing to meet their hopes or expectations.
How do you use "disappoint" in a sentence?
Example: "The sequel disappointed fans of the original film." In French, "disappoint" is décevoir, désappointer, priver.
Are there other ways to say "disappoint" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "disappoint": décevoir, désappointer, priver.
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