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No. 9,781 in French

exaspération

Intense irritation or annoyance.

In a sentence

  • L'exaspération grandit parmi les ouvriers qui attendent des réponses.

    The exasperation is growing among the workers who are waiting for answers.

    The word 'exaspération' is used here to indicate a growing feeling of frustration or irritation due to unresolved issues.

  • Son exaspération était palpable après avoir répété plusieurs fois les mêmes instructions.

    Her exasperation was palpable after repeating the same instructions multiple times.

    In this sentence, 'exaspération' describes a tangible feeling of irritation caused by the act of constant repetition without change.

  • L'exaspération de l'équipe a mené à un dialogue plus direct avec la direction.

    The exasperation of the team led to more direct dialogue with the management.

    Here, 'exaspération' signifies a culminating feeling of frustration that motivated a change in communication dynamics.

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