No. 9,625 in French
désespoir
Despair; complete loss of hope.
In a sentence
Elle ressent un profond désespoir après avoir perdu son emploi.
She feels deep despair after losing her job.
Here, 'désespoir' is used to express a strong feeling of hopelessness and sadness due to a specific loss or misfortune.
Le héros affronte le désespoir avec courage, déterminé à surmonter les obstacles.
The hero faces despair with courage, determined to overcome the obstacles.
In this context, 'désespoir' represents a challenging emotional state that someone confronts, emphasizing the valor and determination to persist.
Son cri de désespoir a résonné dans la nuit silencieuse.
His cry of despair echoed in the silent night.
Here, 'désespoir' is depicted as an intense emotional expression, highlighting the gravity of the individual's distress.
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