depression

• État de tristesse profonde, de découragement et de perte d'intérêt ou de plaisir pour les activités, pouvant correspondre à un trouble médical ou à une humeur passagère. Peut aussi désigner une dépression économique ou une zone géographique en creux.

A noun referring to a state of low mood and aversion to activity, or a medical condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest.

1. Mental health conditionB2formalmedical

   A serious medical condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.

   Dépression (trouble mental)

   • She was diagnosed with clinical depression and started therapy.
   • Depression can affect anyone regardless of age or background.
   • Many people with depression benefit from a combination of medication and counseling.

   Synonymesclinical depressionmelancholiaunipolar depression

   Antonymescheerfulnesscontentmentelationeuphoriahappinessjoy

2. Weather phenomenonB2formalscientific

   A region of low atmospheric pressure, often associated with clouds and precipitation.

   dépression (météorologie)

   • A deep depression is moving across the Atlantic, bringing heavy rain.
   • Meteorologists are tracking a depression that may develop into a storm.
   • The depression caused strong winds and flooding in coastal areas.

   Synonymescyclonelowtrough

3. Economic downturnB2formalbusiness

   A prolonged period of severe economic decline, characterized by high unemployment and low production.

   dépression économique

   • The Great Depression of the 1930s had a devastating impact on global economies.
   • Many businesses failed during the economic depression.
   • Governments implemented policies to prevent another depression.

   Synonymescrisisdownturnhard timesrecessionslumpstagnation

   Antonymesboomexpansiongrowthprosperityrecovery

4. Geographical featureC1formalscientific

   A sunken or lowered area on a surface, such as a dip in the ground or a basin.

   Dépression (relief)

   • The valley formed a natural depression in the landscape.
   • Water collected in the depression after the heavy rain.
   • Geologists studied the depression to understand its formation.

   Synonymesbasincavityconcavitydiphollowlowlandsinktrough

   Antonymeselevationhillmoundridgerise