How is the word froisser translated from French to English

English translation
Ruffle feathers
phrase

Agacer, contrarier ou provoquer quelqu'un.

To annoy, upset, or provoke someone.

Examples with “froisser”

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  • Elle a tendance à froisser les gens au bureau. — She tends to ruffle feathers at the office.

  • L'oiseau s'est mis à hérisser ses plumes au soleil. — The bird began to ruffle feathers in the sunlight.

  • T'ai-je froissé avec cette remarque ? — Did I ruffle your feathers with that comment?

  • As-tu vu comme le perroquet hérisse ses plumes ? — Did you see how the parrot ruffles its feathers?

  • Ne froisse personne pendant la réunion. — Please don't ruffle feathers during the meeting.

  • Ne dérange pas l'oiseau ; il hérisse ses plumes quand il a peur. — Please don't disturb the bird; it ruffles its feathers when scared.

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