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depression

/dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/

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noun

Dépression, abattement

In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.

Examples :

"Sarah's depression made it hard to enjoy her usual school activities and look forward to the future. "

La dépression de Sarah l'empêchait de profiter de ses activités scolaires habituelles et de se projeter dans l'avenir.

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noun

Dépression, creux

An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings.

Examples :

"The hiking trail descended into a depression, and we had to carefully watch our footing. "

Le sentier de randonnée descendait dans une dépression, et nous avons dû faire attention à nos pas.

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Dépression

In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a period of unhappiness or low morale which lasts longer than several weeks and may include ideation of self-inflicted injury or suicide.

Examples :

"After failing several important exams, Sarah experienced a period of depression, lasting over a month, that included thoughts of harming herself. "

Après avoir échoué à plusieurs examens importants, Sarah a traversé une période de dépression, durant plus d'un mois, qui incluait des pensées de se faire du mal.

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Dépression

An area of lowered air pressure that generally brings moist weather, sometimes promoting hurricanes and tornadoes.

Examples :

"The weather forecast predicted a strong depression, which meant we might get heavy rain and wind all day. "

Les prévisions météorologiques prévoyaient une forte dépression, ce qui signifiait que nous pourrions avoir de fortes pluies et du vent toute la journée.

weather geography essential

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Récession, crise économique

A period of major economic contraction.

Examples :

"The recent depression significantly impacted the local economy, causing many businesses to close. "

La récente crise économique a considérablement affecté l'économie locale, entraînant la fermeture de nombreuses entreprises.

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Récession

Four consecutive quarters of negative, real GDP growth. See NBER.

Examples :

"The Great Depression was the worst financial event in US history."

La Grande Dépression a été le pire événement financier de l'histoire des États-Unis.

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noun

Abaissement, enfoncement

The act of lowering or pressing something down.

Examples :

"Depression of the lever starts the machine."

L'abaissement du levier démarre la machine.

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Diminution, baisse

A lowering, in particular a reduction in a particular biological variable or the function of an organ, in contrast to elevation.

Examples :

"The patient's blood pressure showed a significant depression after the medication. "

La tension artérielle du patient a montré une baisse significative après la prise du médicament.

physiology biology medicine essential