English–French
“low spirits” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/depʁim/
Example
Après la rupture, il a eu une déprime.
After the breakup, he was in low spirits.
How to say “low spirits” in French
“Low spirits” in French is déprime.
An emotional battery running low after a setback, leaving less drive without necessarily causing a lasting illness.
Example sentences with déprime
En hiver, beaucoup de gens ont une déprime passagère.
In winter, many people have a temporary bout of depression.
Tips for using déprime
- In everyday French, déprime usually describes a temporary low mood, while dépression is the usual term for a clinical disorder.