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déprimé

depressed, down

adjective deh-pree-MEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Déprimé is the past participle of déprimer used as an adjective. It ranges from colloquial 'feeling low' to clinical depression (déprimé cliniquement). The related noun la dépression covers both the mood disorder and a meteorological low-pressure system. The feminine form is déprimée.

Examples

"Il se sent déprimé depuis quelques jours."

Natural Translation

He has been feeling depressed for a few days.

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