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Translate Files Contrarié (en. Upset)
/kɔ̃.tʁa.ʁje/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Who disagrees with something.
His ideas are often contradicted by his colleagues.
Ses idées sont souvent contrariées par ses collègues.
Who causes opposition, resentment.
He has a very troubled character, which makes discussions difficult.
Il a un caractère très contrarié, ce qui rend les discussions difficiles.
Who is disappointed by a situation or an answer.
She was upset by the lack of response to her letter.
Elle était contrariée par l'absence de réponse à sa lettre.
Etymology
From the verb 'contrarier', derived from the Latin 'contrariare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to cause annoyances
To cause inconveniences or oppositions.
faire des contrariétés
to be upset by
To disagree with or be disappointed by something.
être contrarié par
to thwart one's plans
To interrupt or change the intended course of a project.
contrarier ses plans
Related Words
to contradict
To cause discomfort or opposition.
contrarier
contrariness
State of being upset, feeling of disagreement.
contrariété
opposed
Who is facing or in contradiction.
opposé
Slang Meanings
To be on edge
When he heard the news, he was really on edge.
Quand il a su la nouvelle, il était vraiment dans le dur.
To be tense
He has been tense since he discovered that.
Il est à cran depuis qu'il a découvert ça.