French phrase
Ce n'était pas à la hauteur de ~.
Meaning
It didn't live up to ___.
When to use it
Shows that something fell short of expectations. Often sounds mildly negative when judging a work or event.
Example dialogue
Alors, tu as aimé le film ?
So, did you like the movie?
Ce n'était pas à la hauteur de mes attentes.
It didn't live up to my expectations.