No. 9,607 in French
déprimantes
Depressing.
In a sentence
Les journées pluvieuses sont souvent déprimantes.
Rainy days are often depressing.
Here, 'déprimantes' is used as an adjective to describe 'journées pluvieuses' (rainy days), stressing their capacity to evoke a feeling of depression or sadness.
Elle trouve les nouvelles actuelles vraiment déprimantes.
She finds the current news really depressing.
In this case, 'déprimantes' describes 'nouvelles actuelles' (current news), indicating their emotionally negative impact on the person.
Ces films tristes sont déprimantes, surtout après une journée difficile.
These sad movies are depressing, especially after a tough day.
Here, 'déprimantes' modifies 'films tristes' (sad movies), emphasizing their mood-altering qualities.
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