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    Offensée (en. Offended)

    ɔ.fɑ̃.se

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Referring to a person who has felt an emotional or psychological injury due to an insult or injustice.
    She was offended by the comment.
    Elle était offensée par le commentaire.
    Referring to a reaction to a word or act considered offensive.
    Her reaction shows how offended she is.
    Sa réaction montre à quel point elle est offensée.
    Indicating a feeling of discontent or resentment due to an affront.
    He is offended that nobody warned him.
    Il est offensée que personne ne l'ait prévenu.

    Etymology

    The word 'offended' comes from the verb 'to offend', derived from the Latin 'offensare', meaning to hurt or irritate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take offense
    To feel hurt or indignation because of something.
    prendre offense
    to be offended
    To be particularly sensitive or susceptible to criticism.
    avoir l'esprit offensé
    to feel offended
    To feel emotional pain due to an insult.
    se sentir offensé

    Related Words

    offense
    An act or word that hurts someone's feelings.
    offense
    offender
    One who commits an offense.
    offenseur
    offense
    One who has been hurt by an offense.
    offensé

    Slang Meanings

    To be annoyed
    He is completely annoyed after what you said.
    Il est complètement vexé après ce que tu as dit.
    To be in low spirits
    She has been in low spirits since she was insulted.
    Elle a le moral à zéro depuis qu'on l'a insultée.