emmerder
annoy · piss off
C’est un verbe familier qui signifie déranger, ennuyer ou causer des soucis à quelqu’un.
French Word: emmerder
Meaning:
- Emmerder* is a vulgar French verb that means to annoy, to bother, or to irritate someone. It's often used in informal contexts and can be quite strong or rude depending on the situation.
Etymology:
- The word comes from merde (meaning "shit") with the prefix em- that implies "putting into" or "causing." So literally, it means "to shit on someone," figuratively meaning to bother or mess with them.
Usage:
- Emmerder quelqu'un = to bother or piss off someone.
- It can also mean to be a nuisance or to cause trouble.
- In some contexts, it's used reflexively: s'emmerder means "to be bored."
Examples:
- Tu m’emmerdes! = You're annoying me! / You're pissing me off!
- Je me suis emmerdé toute la soirée. = I was bored all evening.
Synonyms:
- Embêter (less vulgar)
- Faire chier (also vulgar, similar meaning)
- Casse-pieds (annoying; adjective)
- Agacer (to irritate)
Antonyms:
- Aider (to help)
- Soutenir (to support)
- Ravir (to delight)
Summary:
Emmerder is a strong, informal French verb meaning "to annoy" or "to bother," derived from a vulgar root. It can also mean "to be bored" when used reflexively. It's widely used in spoken French but should be used with care due to its vulgarity.
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Examples
Pourquoi continues-tu à emmerder tout le monde alors qu’on t’a déjà prévenu ?verb
Why do you keep annoying everyone when you've already been warned?
Hier soir, il a réussi à emmerder tout le groupe avec ses blagues douteuses.verb
Last night, he managed to piss off the whole group with his questionable jokes.
Tu crois qu'il est possible d'emmerder quelqu'un sans le vouloir ?verb
Do you think it's possible to piss someone off without meaning to?
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