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    Irritation (en. Irritation)

    /i.ʁi.ta.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Unpleasant feeling caused by an external aggression.
    The irritation of his skin was due to an allergy.
    L'irritation de sa peau était due à une allergie.
    Manifestation of slight discontent or anger.
    He left the meeting out of irritation.
    Il a quitté la réunion par irritation.
    Resentment or discomfort in response to a situation.
    His irritation at the delays was palpable.
    Son irritation face aux retards était palpable.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'irritatio', derived from 'irritare' which means 'to excite'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have irritation
    To be in a state of discontent or annoyance.
    avoir l'irritation
    chronic irritation
    A state of persistent and recurring irritation.
    irritation chronique
    to cause irritation
    To provoke discomfort in someone.
    causer de l'irritation

    Related Words

    irritate
    To provoke irritation or discomfort.
    irriter
    irritating
    That which provokes irritation.
    irritant
    irritability
    Tendency to get irritated easily.
    irritabilité

    Slang Meanings

    To be on edge
    I am on edge because of all these mistakes.
    Je suis à cran à cause de toutes ces erreurs.
    To be on nerves
    He has been on edge since that incident.
    Il est sur les nerfs depuis cette histoire.
    To have nerves on edge
    With all this stress, I have nerves on edge.
    Avec tout ce stress, j'ai les nerfs à fleur de peau.