French Conversation · Level 33
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French word
exaspération
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛgzaspeʁasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounfrustration
Example
Je ressens de l'exaspération quand tout prend trop de temps.
I feel frustrated when everything takes too long.
More examples
Il a montré de l'exaspération quand le serveur a oublié sa commande.
He showed exasperation when the server forgot his order.
Core concept
Patience worn thin by delays and repeated annoyances.
Common phrases
exprimer son exaspération
express one's exasperation
montrer de l'exaspération
show exasperation
un soupir d'exaspération
a sigh of exasperation
Similar words
agacement: Mild irritation caused by small annoyances or inconveniences.
frustration: Irritation caused by plans or expectations failing to work out.
colère: A feeling of intense anger or resentment.
Definition in French
État d'irritation prolongée, souvent provoqué par des retards ou des comportements répétitifs qui épuisent la patience.
Word origin
Exaspération comes through French exaspérer from Latin exasperare, built on ex- and asper, "rough," and developed toward intense irritation.
Usage tips
- Exaspération is feminine, so standard forms include une exaspération and de l'exaspération.