French Conversation · Level 62
76 words
French word
désapprobation
Pronunciation
IPA/dezapʁobasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine noundisapproval
Example
Il a exprimé sa désapprobation.
He expressed his disapproval.
More examples
La désapprobation s'est manifestée lors de la réunion.
The disapproval became apparent during the meeting.
Core concept
A clear sign that approval has been withheld from a choice, view, or act.
Common phrases
exprimer sa désapprobation
express one's disapproval
marquer sa désapprobation
show one's disapproval
faire part de sa désapprobation
voice one's disapproval
Similar words
désaccord: A lack of agreement between opinions or judgments.
opposition: The act of taking a stand against a proposal or action.
critique: An evaluation that identifies what is wrong with an action or expression.
reproche: An expression of dissatisfaction or blame about someone's behavior.
Definition in French
Sentiment ou jugement exprimant le désaccord ou la non-approbation envers une action, une opinion ou une décision.
Word origin
The noun is built from dés- and approbation, whose deeper Latin source is approbare, meaning to approve.
Usage tips
- Désapprobation is more formal than everyday phrases such as je ne suis pas d'accord and often suits reports or formal speech.
Other meanings
- oppositionnoun
- condemnationnoun
Opposites
- approbationapprovalnoun
Related words
- désapprouverdisapproveverb
- désapprobateurdisapprovingadjective