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depressed

UK
/dɪˈprɛst/
US
/dɪˈprɛst/

Translations

depressedpast participle
UK
/dɪˈprɛst/
US
/dɪˈprɛst/
Used adjectivally as the past participle of the verb "depress".
enfoncéEn emploi participial, pour un levier, un bouton ou une pièce mécanique.
The alarm was triggered by a depressed lever on the control panel.
L'alarme a été déclenchée par un levier enfoncé sur le panneau de commande.
depressedadjective
more depressed
Comp.
most depressed
Super.
After the breakup he was so depressed that he seldom left his room.
Après leur rupture, il était tellement déprimé qu'il quittait rarement sa chambre.
enfoncéEn parlant d’une surface, d’une partie ou d’un mécanisme poussé vers le bas.
The depressed area on the surface of the table was caused by the heavy object.
La zone enfoncée à la surface de la table a été causée par l'objet lourd.
Additional translations
dépriméEn parlant d’un marché ou d’une activité économique.
Synonyms
sad
despondent
dejected
melancholy
gloomy
downcast
disheartened
miserable
blue
glum
Antonyms
elated
happy
joyful
cheerful
depressednoun
depressed
pl
Used substantively, usually with the definite article, to denote people who suffer from depression.
dépressifPersonne souffrant de dépression.
New support groups have been created to help the depressed cope with everyday life.
De nouveaux groupes de soutien ont été créés pour aider les dépressifs à faire face à la vie quotidienne.
depressverb

depressed

Past Simple

depressed
Past Simple
depressed
Past Participle
depressing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈprɛs/
US
/dɪˈprɛs/
The gloomy weather tends to depress me.
Le temps maussade a tendance à me déprimer.
enfoncerEn parlant d’un bouton, d’une pédale ou d’une surface à abaisser.
Depress the brake pedal to slow down the car.
Enfoncez la pédale de frein pour ralentir la voiture.
faire baisserPour une baisse de niveau, de prix, de salaires ou d’autres valeurs.
The new policy is likely to depress housing prices.
La nouvelle politique risque de faire baisser les prix de l’immobilier.
inhiberS’emploie surtout en langage médical, scientifique ou technique.
Certain anesthetics can depress the respiratory center in the brain.
Certains anesthésiques peuvent inhiber le centre respiratoire du cerveau.
Synonyms
sadden
deject
discourage
dismay
lower
diminish
reduce
weaken
Antonyms
elevate
raise
uplift

Definitions

depressedpast participle
Past participle of the verb "depress", used as an adjective.
The alarm was triggered by a depressed lever on the control panel.
depressedadjective
Experiencing persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or despair; affected by depression.
After the breakup he was so depressed that he seldom left his room.
Having a lower level of activity or economic performance than usual.
The depressed housing market has led to a decrease in property values.
Flattened downward or pressed down.
The depressed area on the surface of the table was caused by the heavy object.
depressednoun
People who are suffering from depression.
New support groups have been created to help the depressed cope with everyday life.
depressverb
To make someone feel sad or dejected.
The gloomy weather tends to depress me.
To press down on something, especially a button or key.
Depress the brake pedal to slow down the car.
To reduce the level or amount of something, such as prices or wages.
The new policy is likely to depress housing prices.
To decrease or inhibit the activity or function of (a bodily organ, system, or chemical process).
Certain anesthetics can depress the respiratory center in the brain.
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