déception

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See also: deception

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin dēceptiōnem, from dēcipiō, whence French décevoir.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /de.sɛp.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

déception f (plural déceptions)

  1. disappointment
    quelle déception!what a disappointment!

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