No. 9,517 in French
déconvenue
Disappointment or setback.
In a sentence
La déconvenue qu'il a ressentie après l'échec de son projet était profonde.
The disappointment he felt after the failure of his project was profound.
In this sentence, 'déconvenue' is used to express the sense of disillusion or disappointment experienced by an individual after a negative outcome.
Elle a appris à surmonter chaque déconvenue avec courage et détermination.
She learned to overcome each disappointment with courage and determination.
Here, 'déconvenue' refers to instances of setbacks or frustrations, emphasizing the individual's strength in moving past them.
Malgré les déconvenues, ils ont réussi à atteindre leur objectif final.
Despite the setbacks, they managed to achieve their final goal.
In this example, 'déconvenues' represents challenges or obstacles faced during a process, highlighting persistence and eventual success despite these issues.
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