English–French

“anger” in French

French

Alsorage · furie · fâcher · enrager · indigner

Pronunciation

IPA/kolɛʁ/

Example

Sa colère est compréhensible.

His anger is understandable.

Illustration for colère (anger)

How to say “anger” in French

“Anger” in French is colère.

An inner storm that ranges from a sudden flare-up to a long, unsettled simmer.

Full entry for colère: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with colère

La colère a éclaté pendant la réunion.

Anger erupted during the meeting.

Tips for using colère

  • For anger directed at someone, French commonly uses être en colère contre quelqu'un, with contre rather than the English preposition at.

Other French words for “anger”

feminine nounanger

Sa rage ne s'est pas calmée.

His anger did not subside.

Ne laisse pas ta furie te contrôler.

Don't let your anger control you.

Ne le fâche pas.

Don't anger him.

Sa critique a enragé le public.

His criticism angered the public.

Cette remarque m'indigne.

This remark angers me.

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