French word

indigner

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃diɲe/

Meaning

  • verbanger

Example

Cette remarque m'indigne.

This remark angers me.

Illustration for indigner (anger)

More examples

La vidéo a indigné beaucoup de gens.

The video outraged many people.

Core concept

A person's sense of justice flaring up against conduct judged unacceptable.

Common phrases

  • indigner quelqu'un

    outrage someone

  • indigner beaucoup de gens

    outrage many people

Similar words

choquer: To cause intense surprise or discomfort.
offenser: To hurt someone's feelings or pride and make them feel offended.
révolter: To provoke strong anger or opposition.
scandaliser: To cause discomfort by seeming publicly deserving of condemnation.

Definition in French

Faire naître chez une personne une colère morale vive provoquée par ce qui est perçu comme injuste ou indigne.

Word origin

French indigner continues Latin indignari, formed from indignus, and preserves the idea of judging something unworthy or wrong.

Usage tips

  • The reflexive form s'indigner commonly takes de or contre, as in s'indigner de cette décision or s'indigner contre cette décision.

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