désespoir
despair
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/de.zɛs.pwaʁ/
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Cultural Note
'En désespoir de cause' (as a last resort, in desperation) is a useful fixed expression. Note 'désespoir' is literally the opposite of 'espoir' (hope), with the prefix 'dé-' negating it.
📝 Example Sentences
Il sombrait dans le désespoir.
He was sinking into despair.
En désespoir de cause, elle a tout avoué.
In desperation, she confessed everything.