French Word · Intermediate
décevoir
to disappoint
Pronunciation: day-suh-VWAR
Meaning
To fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone.
Example
Je ne veux pas te décevoir.
I don't want to disappoint you.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice décevoir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French word.