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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