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    Contrarier (en. To upset)

    /kɔ̃.tʁa.ʁje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To indicate opposition to something.
    He annoyed all my plans by canceling the meeting.
    Il a contrarié tous mes projets en annulant la réunion.
    To make someone unhappy or sad.
    This news annoyed him deeply.
    Cette nouvelle l'a contrarier profondément.
    To oppose something, create complications.
    His presence at the party annoyed the atmosphere.
    Sa présence à la fête a contrarié l'ambiance.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contrariare', composed of 'contra' and 'ra' (beyond, resistance).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to annoy someone
    To provoke annoyance in someone.
    contrarier quelqu'un
    to become annoyed
    To be in a state of frustration or annoyance.
    se contrarier
    to contradict expectations
    To not meet someone's expectations.
    contrarier les attentes

    Related Words

    annoyance
    One who feels annoyance, disappointed.
    contrarété
    adverseness
    The state of what annoys, opposition.
    contrariosité

    Slang Meanings

    To annoy in the sense of driving someone crazy.
    This song annoys me to the point that I can't listen to it anymore.
    Cette chanson me contrarie à un point que je ne peux plus l'écouter.
    To annoy someone humorously.
    We like to annoy each other during evenings with friends.
    On aime bien se contrarier pendant les soirées entre amis.