Irritée (en. Irritated)

/i.ʁi.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Carried away by irritation.
She was very irritated after that remark.
Elle était très irritée après cette remarque.
To feel discomfort or aggression.
He felt irritated by the incessant noise.
Il s'est senti irrité par le bruit incessant.
To provoke discontent or anger.
This situation really irritated her.
Cette situation l'a vraiment irritée.

Etymology

From the verb irritate, from Latin 'irritare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to put someone in an irritated state
To make someone annoyed or angry.
mettre quelqu'un dans un état irrité
to be on edge
To be easily irritated or annoyed.
être sur les nerfs
temporary irritation
A state of temporary annoyance.
irritation passagère

Related Words

irritation
A state of discomfort or unease caused by something.
irritation
irritating
Something that causes irritation.
irritant
annoyance
Feeling of irritation and discontent.
agacement

Slang Meanings

To be on edge
Since that argument, she has been on edge.
Depuis cette dispute, elle est à cran.
To be on high alert
She is on high alert because of her colleagues.
Elle est sur le pied de guerre à cause de ses collègues.