Exaspéré (en. Exasperated)

/ɛɡza.spe.ʁe/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Showing intense irritation.
He feels exasperated by the behavior of others.
Il se sent exaspéré par le comportement des autres.
The state of a person who has reached a maximum tolerance threshold.
She was exasperated after several hours of waiting.
Elle était exaspérée après plusieurs heures d'attente.
Refers to a situation or event that causes great frustration.
This chaotic project management is really exasperating.
Cette gestion chaotique du projet est vraiment exaspérante.

Etymology

From the verb exaspérer, coming from the Latin 'exasperare', which means 'to make rough or violent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be exasperated
To feel extreme irritation.
être exaspéré
to exasperate someone
To make someone very irritated or impatient.
exaspérer quelqu'un

Related Words

exasperation
The state of being exasperated.
exaspération
annoyance
A sensation of slight irritation.
agacement
irritation
Discomfort felt by a person.
irritation

Slang Meanings

To be at the end of one's rope
I’m fed up, I’m at the end of my rope with this project.
J'en ai marre, je suis au bout du rouleau avec ce projet.
To lose one's cool
After waiting so long, I’m going to end up losing my cool.
À force d'attendre, je vais finir par péter un câble.