Outragé (en. Outraged)

[u.tʁa.ʒe]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a person who feels deeply offended.
He was outraged by the negative comments.
Il était outragé par les commentaires négatifs.
Indicating a shocked or hurt nature due to an injustice.
She expressed her indignation, being outraged by the treatment she received.
Elle a exprimé son indignation, étant outragée par le traitement qu'elle avait reçu.
Which represents a serious violation of moral or social norms.
This action was considered outrageous by the community.
Cette action a été considérée comme outragée par la communauté.

Etymology

From the Latin 'outregare', meaning to exceed or violate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

without outrage
Without insult or injury.
sans outrage
I feel outraged
I feel indignation or offense.
je me sens outragé
outraged by the events
Deeply affected by what happened.
outragé par les événements

Related Words

outrage
Action that causes indignation or a feeling of injustice.
outrage
injury
Harm caused to someone, often emotionally.
blessure
indignation
Reaction of anger or displeasure in the face of an injustice.
indignation

Slang Meanings

To be in a state of turmoil.
She was outraged, in a state of turmoil due to the decision.
Elle était outragée, dans tous ses états à cause de la décision.
To feel cheated.
He felt outraged, cheated by the unkept promise.
Il se sentait outragé, floué par la promesse non tenue.