how to pronounce déception

/de.sɛp.sjɔ̃/

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déception is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of déception in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… très près ou de déception majeure ou de …”

meanings of déception

noun:

Disappointment.

déception frequency in french - B2 level of CEFR

the word déception occurs in french on average 19.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.