English–French

“discouraging” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/dezɛspeʁɑ̃/

Example

Sa réaction est vraiment désespérante.

Her reaction is really discouraging.

Illustration for désespérant (discouraging)

How to say “discouraging” in French

“Discouraging” in French is désespérant.

A situation that snuffs out hope and drains the will to continue.

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

Example sentences with désespérant

La situation devient de plus en plus désespérante.

The situation is becoming increasingly discouraging.

Tips for using désespérant

  • Désespérant describes what causes discouragement, whereas désespéré describes a person or state that has lost hope.

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