L'indignation (en. Indignation)

/lɛ̃.diɲ.ɡa.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Intense emotional reaction caused by an offense or injustice.

The citizens' indignation led to protests.

L'indignation des citoyens a conduit à des manifestations.

Feeling of revolt against something deemed unacceptable.

His indignation in the face of corruption was palpable.

Son indignation face à la corruption était palpable.

State of anger provoked by acts perceived as immoral.

This decision sparked great indignation among the elites.

Cette décision a suscité une grande indignation parmi les élites.

From Latin 'indignationem', meaning 'reproach' or 'anger'.

to be indignant

To express strong disapproval or shock in response to a situation.

être indigné

collective indignation

A sentiment shared by a group in response to an injustice.

indignation collective

to express one's indignation

To make one's dissatisfaction known regarding a situation.

exprimer son indignation

indignant

One who feels indignation.

indigné

moral indignation

Indignation related to ethical issues.

indignation morale

public indignation

Society's reaction to an incident.

indignation publique

To be angry

He is angry after learning this news.

Il est en rogne après avoir appris cette nouvelle.

To raise a fuss

She raised a fuss following the injustice.

Elle a poussé une gueulante suite à l'injustice.

To be upset

He is really upset about this decision.

Il a vraiment le seum à cause de cette décision.