No. 9,972 in French
frustration
A feeling of disappointment or annoyance caused by being unable to achieve or do something.
In a sentence
La frustration que je ressens est difficile à exprimer.
The frustration I feel is difficult to express.
Here, 'frustration' is used as a noun to describe an emotional state.
Il a exprimé sa frustration face au manque de progrès.
He expressed his frustration with the lack of progress.
In this sentence, 'frustration' is utilized as a noun to convey dissatisfaction with a situation.
La frustration de ne pas réussir peut être une motivation.
The frustration of not succeeding can be a motivation.
Here, 'frustration' refers to a specific feeling linked to an outcome, showing its cause-effect context in the narrative.
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