What does déçu in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word déçu in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use déçu in French.

The word déçu in French means disappointed, disillusioned person, disappoint, You're in for a shock! You don't know what you are letting yourself in for!. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word déçu

disappointed

adjectif (désappointé)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Elle est très déçue de ne pas avoir été choisie.
She is very disappointed not to have been chosen.

disillusioned person

nom masculin (personne désappointée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cet ancien sénateur est un déçu du monde politique.
The former senator is disillusioned with the political world.

disappoint

verbe transitif (mal répondre à un espoir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Son attitude déçoit ses amis.
His friends feel let down by his attitude.

You're in for a shock! You don't know what you are letting yourself in for!

(familier (tu apprécieras la chose) (ironic)

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