Zorn (en. Zorn)

/zɔʁn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Violent emotion that manifests as irritation or rage.
His zorn was palpable after that insult.
Son zorn était palpable après cette insulte.
Expressed anger, often uncontrollably.
He erupted in zorn in front of everyone.
Il a explosé de zorn devant tout le monde.
Physical manifestation of anger.
The way he hits the table shows his zorn.
La manière dont il frappe la table montre son zorn.

Etymology

Uncertain origin, possibly from Old French or another regionally influential language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have zorn
To be angry.
avoir du zorn
to be in a zorn
To be extremely upset.
être dans un zorn
to experience a zorn
To feel anger.
éprouver un zorn

Related Words

anger
Strong emotion caused by frustration.
colère
fury
Intense anger that is often explosive.
furie
indignation
Anger provoked by a sense of injustice.
indignation

Slang Meanings

Trendy anger.
He put the zorn on the situation.
Il a mis le zorn sur la situation.
To be very angry.
When he heard the news, he was in zorn mode.
Quand il a appris la nouvelle, il était en mode zorn.