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dismay in French

dismay in French is consternation, désarroi, affliger — dismay means a strong feeling of sudden worry, disappointment, or discouragement.

dismay in French

consternation
noun
A sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits
désarroi
noun
A sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits
affliger
verb
To cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy.
mortifier
verb
To render lifeless; to subdue; to disquiet.
affliger
verb
To take dismay or fright; to be filled with dismay.
avoir peur
verb
To take dismay or fright; to be filled with dismay.

What does "dismay" mean?

  1. noun A strong feeling of sudden worry, disappointment, or discouragement.
    "To her dismay, the flight had already been cancelled."
  2. verb To fill someone with worry, disappointment, or a sudden loss of confidence.
    "The news of the layoffs dismayed the entire office."
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dismay in a sentence

  • To her dismay, the flight had already been cancelled.
  • The news of the layoffs dismayed the entire office.

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What is "dismay" in French?

"dismay" in French is consternation, désarroi, affliger. dismay means: A strong feeling of sudden worry, disappointment, or discouragement.

How do you use "dismay" in a sentence?

Example: "To her dismay, the flight had already been cancelled." In French, "dismay" is consternation, désarroi, affliger.

Are there other ways to say "dismay" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "dismay": consternation, désarroi, affliger, mortifier, avoir peur.

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