Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Indignation (en. Indignation)

    /ɛ̃.dü.ɡ.na.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A feeling of irritation or discontent in the face of an injustice.
    Her indignation at the discrimination was visible.
    Son indignation face à la discrimination était visible.
    An emotional reaction to an offense.
    She expressed her indignation after hearing the news.
    Elle a exprimé son indignation après avoir entendu les nouvelles.
    The state of a person who feels offended.
    The citizens' indignation led to protests.
    L'indignation des citoyens a conduit à des manifestations.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'indignationem', derived from 'indignari', meaning 'to be indignant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    collective indignation
    A group reaction to an injustice.
    indignation collective
    to express one's indignation
    To make one's dissatisfaction known.
    exprimer son indignation
    to lose one's indignation
    To become apathetic in the face of injustices.
    perdre son indignation

    Related Words

    indignant
    A person who feels indignation.
    indigné
    to indignant
    To provoke indignation.
    indigner
    moral indignation
    Indignation in the face of ethical issues.
    indignation morale

    Slang Meanings

    To get angry
    She got angry when she heard the news.
    Elle s'est mise en rogne quand elle a appris la nouvelle.
    To be fuming with anger
    He was fuming with anger after hearing the comments.
    Il était en colère noire après avoir entendu les commentaires.