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    Offensé (en. Offense)

    [ɔ.fɑ̃.se]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who has been hurt in their feelings, honor, or dignity.
    He is offended by these unflattering comments.
    Il est offensé par ces commentaires désobligeants.
    Who experiences a feeling of indignation or hurt.
    She is offended by his lack of respect.
    Elle est offensée par son manque de respect.
    Said of a person who feels insulted.
    He is easily offended by criticism.
    Il est facilement offensé par des critiques.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'offenser', from Latin 'offendere' meaning 'to strike against' or 'to hurt'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take offense
    To feel hurt by something.
    prendre offense
    to be angry with someone
    To feel resentment or indignation.
    être en colère contre quelqu'un
    to have one's nerves on edge
    To be particularly sensitive to criticism.
    avoir les nerfs à fleur de peau

    Related Words

    offense
    An act that hurts or insults.
    offense
    offensive
    Which provokes a feeling of offense.
    offensant
    offensiveness
    The quality of being offensive.
    offensivité

    Slang Meanings

    To feel upset
    He got upset over nothing.
    Il s'est vexé pour un rien.
    To be shocked
    This joke shocked him.
    Cette blague l'a choqué.