Fâchait (en. Angry)

/faʃɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To provoke anger or irritation in someone.
His attitude angered everyone at the meeting.
Son attitude fâchait tout le monde à la réunion.
To disagree or displease someone.
That comment angered him greatly.
Ce commentaire lui fâchait énormément.
To make someone dissatisfied.
The delay angered the customer.
Le retard fâchait le client.

Etymology

From the old verb 'fâcher', derived from Latin 'facere' meaning to do, causing a state of dissatisfaction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get angry
To become angry.
se fâcher
to make angry
To provoke discontent.
faire faché
not to anger
Not to provoke anger.
ne pas fâcher

Related Words

annoying
Causing inconvenience.
fâcheux
anger
Conflict resulting from anger.
fâcherie
angrily
The act of angering or becoming angry.
fâchement

Slang Meanings

To be mad
He has been mad ever since he heard the news.
Il est en rogne depuis qu'il a appris la nouvelle.
To throw a tantrum
She is throwing a tantrum because she didn’t get what she wanted.
Elle fait sa crise parce qu'on ne lui a pas donné ce qu'elle voulait.