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    Froissé (en. Crumpled)

    [fʁwɑse]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a paper or fabric that has been folded or crumpled.
    The document is crumpled after being forgotten in the pocket.
    Le document est froissé après avoir été oublié dans la poche.
    Refers to a person who is offended or upset.
    She was offended by his remarks.
    Elle était froissée par ses remarques.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to crumple', from the Latin 'frictare', meaning 'to rub'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be offended
    To be annoyed or upset by something.
    être froissé
    To crumple a paper
    To fold or deform a paper.
    froisser un papier

    Related Words

    To crumple
    The action of folding or disturbing something.
    froisser
    Cloth
    Fabric or a piece of fabric often crumpled.
    chiffon

    Slang Meanings

    To be offended over a trivial reason.
    He got so offended over a little joke.
    Il est tellement froissé pour une petite blague.
    To look rumpled or unkempt.
    That guy looked rumpled, as if he just got up.
    Ce gars avait l'air froissé, comme s'il venait de se lever.