French Word · Intermediate
désarroi
dismay
Pronunciation: /de.za.ʁwa/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "dismay".
Example
Voilà pourquoi cela finira dans le désarroi Désarroi déjà roi, le monde rural en est l'exemple
I use the word "désarroi".
Practice tips
- Practice désarroi 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 intermediate-level learners.