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depressions

/dɪˈprɛʃənz/ /diˈprɛʃənz/

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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 :

"After losing his job and facing financial difficulties, John started experiencing depressions that made it hard for him to get out of bed and see any hope for the future. "

Après avoir perdu son emploi et fait face à des difficultés financières, John a commencé à souffrir de dépression, ce qui l'empêchait de se lever et de voir un quelconque espoir pour l'avenir.

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noun

Dépressions, creux

An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings.

Examples :

"After the heavy rain, the yard was dotted with depressions filled with water. "

Après la forte pluie, la cour était parsemée de dépressions remplies d'eau.

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Dépression, épisode dépressif

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 losing her job and experiencing a family illness, Sarah suffered from deep depressions that required therapy and medication. "

Après avoir perdu son emploi et vécu une maladie familiale, Sarah a souffert de profondes dépressions qui ont nécessité une thérapie et des médicaments.

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noun

Dépression

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

Examples :

"Several strong depressions formed in the Atlantic Ocean this year, leading to an unusually active hurricane season. "

Plusieurs fortes dépressions se sont formées dans l'océan Atlantique cette année, entraînant une saison cyclonique inhabituellement active.

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Récession, crise économique

A period of major economic contraction.

Examples :

""During the Great Depressions of the 1930s, many people lost their jobs and homes." "

Pendant les grandes récessions des années 1930, de nombreuses personnes ont perdu leur emploi et leur logement.

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Récession, crise économique

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

Dépressions, enfoncements

The act of lowering or pressing something down.

Examples :

"Depression of the lever starts the machine."

L'enfoncement 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 :

"After weeks of intense studying, Sarah experienced depressions in her blood sugar levels due to irregular eating habits. "

Après des semaines d'études intenses, Sarah a subi des baisses de son taux de sucre dans le sang en raison d'habitudes alimentaires irrégulières.

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