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    Colère (en. Anger)

    /kɔ.lɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Feeling of strong irritation or resentment.
    His anger was visible on his face.
    Sa colère était visible sur son visage.
    Explosive emotion, often reactive.
    He lost his temper upon hearing the news.
    Il a perdu sa colère en apprenant la nouvelle.
    Manifestation of disagreement or injustice.
    His anger at the unfair decisions was legitimate.
    Sa colère face aux décisions injustes était légitime.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cholera', which also denotes wrath.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be angry
    To be very annoyed or unhappy.
    être en colère
    to give in to anger
    To react violently or with extreme emotion.
    céder à la colère
    to suppress one's anger
    To hold back in order not to express one's irritation.
    réprimer sa colère
    deep anger
    A deep and intense anger.
    colère noire

    Related Words

    irritation
    State of agitation or nervousness.
    irritation
    frustration
    Feeling of dissatisfaction or blockage.
    frustration
    exasperation
    State of being extremely annoyed.
    exaspération
    resentment
    Feeling of lasting bitterness.
    ressentiment

    Slang Meanings

    to blow a fuse
    When he heard that, he really blew a fuse.
    Quand il a entendu ça, il a vraiment pété un câble.
    to get furious
    This injustice makes me furious.
    Cette injustice me fout la rage.
    to snap
    She eventually snapped behind the door.
    Elle a fini par craquer derrière la porte.