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dépaysement
/de.pɛ.zɑ̃.mɑ̃/
feeling of disorientation or homesickness when away from home
Le dépaysement était fort lors de mon premier voyage à l'étranger.
The feeling of disorientation was strong during my first trip abroad.
general
A feeling of disorientation or homesickness experienced when in a foreign or unfamiliar environment.
Le dépaysement m'a frappé dès mon arrivée en Asie.
The feeling of disorientation hit me as soon as I arrived in Asia.
Ce voyage a été une expérience de dépaysement total.
This trip was a complete experience of disorientation.
Often used to describe the emotional and psychological impact of traveling to a new place.
Collocations
un sentiment de dépaysementa feeling of disorientationun dépaysement totalcomplete disorientation
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Usage in Travel Writing
This word is often used to describe the emotional experience of traveling to a new place, emphasizing the contrast between the familiar and the unfamiliar.
Word Origin
From the verb 'dépayser' (to disorient), derived from 'dé-' (un-) + 'pays' (country).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in travel literature and personal narratives to describe the emotional impact of being in a foreign place.
Word Breakdown
dé-
un- or dis-
prefixpays
country
root-ement
action or state of
suffixDictionnaire Français-Anglais