fâcher

to anger, to annoy

verb fah-SHEH Less Common

Usage Note

Fâcher means to make someone angry, while the reflexive se fâcher means to get angry or to fall out with someone — ils se sont fâchés ('they had a falling-out'). The adjective fâché also means 'cross' or 'upset': il est fâché contre moi ('he's angry with me'). The adverb fâcheusement means 'unfortunately' in a formal register.

Examples

"Cette remarque l'a vraiment fâché."

Natural Translation

That remark really angered him.

Literal Translation

This remark it-has really angered

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