No. 9,600 in French
déplaire
"Déplaire" means "to displease" or "to be disliked."
In a sentence
Cela peut déplaire à certains.
This may displease some people.
In this sentence, 'déplaire' is used to express the idea of something causing dissatisfaction or displeasure to a group of people.
Elle ne veut pas déplaire à ses amis.
She doesn't want to displease her friends.
Here, 'déplaire' reflects the intention to avoid causing displeasure or irritation to someone's feelings.
Il déplait à la majorité des votants.
He displeases the majority of the voters.
This usage of 'déplaire' shows how someone's actions or demeanor might cause a negative reaction or lack of approval among a group.
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