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frustrer

to frustrate

verb froos-TREH Rare

Also means

to thwart

Usage Note

Frustrer means to frustrate someone or to deprive them of something expected. It is often used reflexively in everyday speech: je me sens frustré(e) (I feel frustrated). The related adjective frustrant describes a frustrating situation, and frustration (f) is the noun. The verb takes a direct object for the person frustrated.

Examples

"Cette attente interminable me frustre vraiment."

Natural Translation

This endless wait really frustrates me.

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