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    Froissée (en. Crumpled)

    /fʁwɑ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    A state of something that is marked by folds or irregularities.
    The shirt is all wrinkled after spending the night in the laundry basket.
    La chemise est toute froissée après avoir passé la nuit dans le panier à linge.
    Describes a person who is emotionally shaken.
    She felt wrinkled after that unexpected remark.
    Elle se sentait froissée après cette remarque inattendue.
    Describes a reaction of discontent or disapproval.
    He was offended by his colleague's casual attitude.
    Il a été froissé par l'attitude désinvolte de son collègue.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to wrinkle', which means to fold or compress.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be offended
    To be offended or hurt by someone's words or actions.
    être froissé
    hurt in one's pride
    To feel humiliated or upset.
    froissé dans son amour-propre

    Related Words

    to wrinkle
    To make something crumpled or damaged by compression.
    froisser
    wrinkling
    The action of wrinkling, the result of wrinkling.
    froissement

    Slang Meanings

    To be upset
    He was really upset after that joke.
    Il était vraiment froissé après cette blague.
    To be on edge
    If you keep talking, I'm going to get upset.
    Si tu continues à parler, je vais devenir froissé.