French Conversation · Level 111
59 words
French word
dépiter
Pronunciation
IPA/depite/
Meaning
- verbdisappoint
Example
Ta remarque m'a dépité.
Your remark disappointed me.
More examples
Il m'a franchement dépité avec son comportement.
He frankly disappointed me with his behavior.
Core concept
A thwarted expectation makes someone feel both let down and mildly affronted.
Common phrases
me dépiter
disappoint me
Similar words
décevoir: To disappoint someone by failing to meet their expectations.
vexer: To annoy someone with a minor insult or hurtful remark.
offenser: To offend someone by hurting their dignity or feelings.
irriter: To irritate someone through repeated actions or behavior.
Definition in French
Provoquer chez quelqu'un une vexation liée à une déception ou à une humiliation légère.
Word origin
The French verb dépiter comes through Old French despitier and remains historically connected with dépit, from Latin despectus, meaning contempt.
Usage tips
- Dépiter takes a direct object for the affected person, but the cause commonly appears as the subject, as in Cette remarque l'a dépité.