Fâcher (en. To get angry)
[faʃe]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To provoke someone's anger.
This behavior really made me angry.
Ce comportement m'a vraiment fâché.
To get angry.
He got angry over nothing.
Il s'est fâché pour un rien.
To make unhappy.
The situation made many people angry.
La situation a fâché beaucoup de gens.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'facere' which means 'to do', related to the idea of provoking.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to get angry at someone
To become angry towards a person.
se fâcher contre quelqu'un
angry as a tiger
To be very angry.
fâché comme un tigre
not to get angry
To remain calm despite a stressful situation.
ne pas se fâcher
Related Words
anger
A strong emotion of dissatisfaction.
colère
irritation
A state of mild dissatisfaction.
irritation
annoyance
A state of worry or dissatisfaction.
contrariété
Slang Meanings
To be pissed off
He was pissed off after hearing that news.
Il était vénère après avoir entendu cette nouvelle.
To be mad
She is mad because of what he said.
Elle est en rogne à cause de ce qu'il a dit.