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en rogne

angry

The French expression "en rogne" is an adjective phrase used to describe someone who is in a state of anger, irritation, or bad temper.

Primary meaning: To be angry, cross, or piqued. It implies a state of being annoyed or feeling a sense of resentment about a specific situation.

Grammar: This is an invariable adjectival phrase. It is typically used with the verb être (to be) or se mettre (to become). For example: "Il est en rogne" (He is angry) or "Elle s'est mise en rogne" (She got angry).
Origin: The word rogne is derived from the Old French roigne, which originally meant "scabies" or "mange" (a skin disease). In the 16th century, the term began to be used figuratively to describe a "moral" itch or irritation. Being "en rogne" metaphorically suggests that one is being bitten or irritated by an unpleasant emotion, much like the physical irritation of a skin condition.

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Mon chef est souvent en rogne le lundi.other

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