English–French

“frustrate” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁystʁe/

Example

Cet échec le frustre.

This failure frustrates him.

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How to say “frustrate” in French

“Frustrate” in French is frustrer.

A stopped attempt whose desired outcome remains just beyond reach.

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

Example sentences with frustrer

Les critiques constantes le frustrent dans ses efforts.

The constant criticism frustrates him in his efforts.

Tips for using frustrer

  • Frustrer quelqu'un de quelque chose means depriving someone of it, while frustrer quelqu'un dans ses projets means thwarting the person's plans.

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