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
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
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
To cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy.
mortifier
To render lifeless; to subdue; to disquiet.
affliger
To take dismay or fright; to be filled with dismay.
avoir peur
To take dismay or fright; to be filled with dismay.
What does "dismay" mean?
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noun A strong feeling of sudden worry, disappointment, or discouragement.
"To her dismay, the flight had already been cancelled."
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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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