French Conversation · Level 86
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French word
déprime
Pronunciation
IPA/depʁim/
Meaning
- feminine nounlow spirits
Example
Après la rupture, il a eu une déprime.
After the breakup, he was in low spirits.
More examples
En hiver, beaucoup de gens ont une déprime passagère.
In winter, many people have a temporary bout of depression.
Core concept
An emotional battery running low after a setback, leaving less drive without necessarily causing a lasting illness.
Common phrases
avoir une déprime
have a bout of depression
tomber dans la déprime
fall into depression
crise de déprime
bout of depression
Similar words
tristesse: A state of sadness or heartache that weighs on the mind.
chagrin: Deep grief and emotional pain caused by a distressing event.
découragement: A loss of motivation to keep making efforts or taking positive action.
dépression: A prolonged mood disorder that interferes with daily life.
Definition in French
Sentiment passager de tristesse et de perte d'entrain, généralement moins intense qu'une dépression clinique.
Word origin
The noun déprime comes from déprimer, which ultimately derives from Latin deprimere, meaning 'press down' and suggesting lowered spirits.
Usage tips
- In everyday French, déprime usually describes a temporary low mood, while dépression is the usual term for a clinical disorder.