contrarié
/kɔ̃.tʁa.ʁje/
The English word 'annoyed' can be translated into French using contrarié or vexé.
Meaning: troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked, vexed (adj)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| contrarié | /kɔ̃.tʁa.ʁje/ |
| vexé |
These terms are used to describe being troubled, irritated by something unwanted or vexed.
Which one should you use?
While both terms can mean 'annoyed', vexé often implies a sense of being personally offended or having one's pride wounded, whereas contrarié implies being frustrated or upset by a situation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, the phrase Être tanné(e) is used to mean 'to be fed up'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective contrarié must agree in gender and number with the subject. Use contrariée for a female subject, contrariés for a group of men or a mixed group and contrariées for a group consisting only of women.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɔ̃.tʁa.ʁje/
Did you know?
- In informal French, you might hear someone say they are saoulé(e), which literally translates to being 'drunk'.
- A person who is vexé might exhibit la bouderie, a specific French cultural behavior of sulking or refusing to speak to show they are offended.
- In some French dialects, saying someone is à cran describes a state of being so annoyed that they are on the verge of a nervous breakdown or an outburst.
Examples in context
- Tom a l'air contrarié.Tom looks annoyed.This sentence is useful for describing someone's appearance using contrarié.Tatoeba #9392090 by Micsmithel, translation #1868054 by CK
- Pourquoi es-tu si contrarié ?Why are you so annoyed?This sentence is useful for asking a direct question about someone's state using contrarié.Tatoeba #7745717 by lbdx, translation #7737883 by CK
- À voir son visage, on pouvait dire qu'il était contrarié.Looking at his face, you could tell that he was annoyed.This sentence is useful for describing how a person's face reveals they are contrarié.Tatoeba #489498 by sacredceltic, translation #489497 by CK
- Je suis agacé(e) par le bruit incessant de la circulation.I am annoyed by the incessant noise of the traffic.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are discussing a delayed train.
- NathanLe train a encore du retard, je suis contrarié.The train is late again, I am annoyed.
- ChloéNe sois pas contrarié, Nathan, on va arriver.Don't be annoyed, Nathan, we will get there.
- NathanC'est juste fatigant d'attendre ici.It's just tiring to wait here.
- ChloéJe comprends, mais on n'y peut rien.I understand, but there is nothing we can do.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “annoyed” translations and entries contrarié, vexé, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
