English–French

“depressing” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/depʁimɑ̃/

Example

C'est vraiment déprimant aujourd'hui.

It's really depressing today.

Illustration for déprimant (depressing)

How to say “depressing” in French

“Depressing” in French is déprimant.

A quiet, heavy atmosphere that presses the spirits downward.

Full entry for déprimant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with déprimant

Le film était déprimant du début à la fin.

The film was depressing from beginning to end.

Tips for using déprimant

  • Déprimant describes what causes low spirits, while déprimé describes a person who feels low; the adjective agrees with the noun it modifies.

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