English–French
“disappointment” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/depi/
Example
À mon dépit, le concert a été annulé.
To my disappointment, the concert was canceled.
How to say “disappointment” in French
“Disappointment” in French is dépit.
A bitter knot in the chest when a hoped-for outcome is spoiled by disappointment or unfairness.
Example sentences with dépit
Il a exprimé son dépit après l'erreur.
He expressed his disappointment after the mistake.
Tips for using dépit
- In à mon dépit, the possessive phrase means "to my dismay" and has a literary tone; everyday French often uses à ma grande déception instead.
Other French words for “disappointment”
Quelle déception !
What a disappointment!
La soirée a été une déconvenue.
The evening was a disappointment.
Les supporters ont ressenti une désillusion après la défaite.
The supporters felt disappointment after the defeat.