English–French

“depression” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/depʁesjɔ̃/

Example

Elle souffre d'une dépression depuis six mois.

She has been suffering from depression for six months.

Illustration for dépression (depression)

How to say “depression” in French

“Depression” in French is dépression.

A heavy inner sinking that keeps ordinary activities out of reach over time.

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

Example sentences with dépression

La dépression économique a duré plusieurs années.

The economic depression lasted several years.

Tips for using dépression

  • Dépression usually names a serious clinical condition, while déprime is a more informal word for a temporary low mood.

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