English–French
“setback” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/debwaʁ/
Example
Il a connu un déboire dans son projet et a dû tout recommencer.
He suffered a setback in his project and had to start all over.
How to say “setback” in French
“Setback” in French is déboire.
A failed plan that leaves a bitter aftertaste of disappointment.
Example sentences with déboire
Elle a eu des déboires avant de trouver le bon travail.
She experienced setbacks before finding the right job.
Tips for using déboire
- Déboire is masculine, and the plural phrase avoir des déboires commonly refers to repeated or accumulated setbacks.