English–French

“desperate” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/dezɛspeʁe/

Example

Je suis désespéré.

I am desperate.

Illustration for désespéré (desperate)

How to say “desperate” in French

“Desperate” in French is désespéré.

A dark horizon with no visible foothold for hope.

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

Example sentences with désespéré

Après la mauvaise nouvelle, il a poussé un cri désespéré.

After the bad news, he let out a desperate cry.

Tips for using désespéré

  • Je suis désespéré is a very strong statement, while je suis découragé usually describes ordinary discouragement rather than total hopelessness.

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