How is the word déception translated from French to English

English translation
disappointment
noun

Tristesse causée par des espoirs non réalisés.

Sadness caused by hopes that were not met.

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  • Il n'a pas pu cacher sa déception. — He could not hide his disappointment.

  • Le concert a été une vraie déception. — The concert was a real disappointment.

  • À ma grande déception, la boutique était fermée. — To my great disappointment, the shop was closed.

  • Le nouveau téléphone s'est révélé une déception. — The new phone turned out to be a disappointment.

  • Sa voix était pleine de déception. — Her voice was full of disappointment.

  • Le voyage a-t-il été une déception pour toi ? — Was the trip a disappointment for you?

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