How is the phrase être en deçà translated from French to English
Être moins bon que ce qu'on attendait.
To be less good than what was expected.
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Être moins bon que ce qu'on attendait.
To be less good than what was expected.
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See how the word “être en deçà” is used in sentences
La suite est en deçà du premier film. — The sequel falls short of the first film.
C'est en deçà pour le confort. — It falls short on comfort.
Le rapport est en deçà sur un point. — The report falls short in one area.
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