French Word · Beginner
déboire
unpleasant aftertaste, bad taste
Pronunciation: /de.bwaʁ/
Meaning
unpleasant aftertaste, bad taste
Example
C’est une affaire qui ne lui a donné que des déboires.
The matter only left him with a bad taste in his mouth.
Practice tips
- Practice déboire out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for beginner-level learners.