Je suis en colère
The English phrase "I am angry" is translated into French as Je suis en colère.
Use this phrase to state that you are feeling strong annoyance or hostility. If you want to specify who you are angry at or with, use the preposition contre after the phrase.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase en colère literally translates to "in anger".
How does it change in a sentence?
While many French adjectives change based on the person speaking, en colère is an adverbial phrase and does not change its form to agree with the gender or number of the subject.
Did you know?
- While Je suis en colère is standard, French speakers often use the slang word vénère to express anger. This is 'verlan', a type of slang where syllables are reversed from énervé.
- In very informal settings, a French speaker might say j'ai les boules to express frustration or anger. This phrase literally means 'I have the balls'.
- The word colère is a linguistic relative of the English word 'cholera'. Both terms trace back to the Ancient Greek word for 'bile'.
Examples in context
- Je suis en colère.I am angry.This sentence shows a basic statement of being angry.Tatoeba #6463365 by Aiji, translation #11414242 by Agestur
- C'est pourquoi je suis en colère contre lui.That is why I am angry with him.This sentence demonstrates how to use the phrase to express being angry with someone.Tatoeba #15158 by Aiji, translation #42973 by CM
- Il m'a menti. C'est pour ça que je suis en colère contre lui.He lied to me. That is why I am angry with him.This sentence shows how to explain the reason for being angry with someone.Tatoeba #335076 by trotter, translation #297565 by trotter
- Je suis en colère parce que mon projet a été rejeté.I am angry because my project got rejected.
- Je suis très en colère contre cette injustice.I am very angry about this injustice.
- Je suis vraiment énervé(e) par son comportement.I am really annoyed by his/her behavior.
- Je suis furieux/furieuse qu'ils aient oublié mon anniversaire.I am furious that they forgot my birthday.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are talking about a broken vase in their living room.
- GabrielJe suis en colère contre le chat.I am angry with the cat.
- ManonPourquoi es-tu si fâché, Gabriel ?Why are you so upset, Gabriel?
- GabrielIl a cassé mon vase préféré.He broke my favorite vase.
- ManonNe sois pas trop en colère.Don't be too angry.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries colère, en, je, suis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
