dépiter

Senses

1. 1.

   to annoy, to vex

   to cause slight irritation or frustration

2. 2.

   to disappoint

   to thwart expectations or hopes

Examples

• "Cela m'a dépité de ne pas pouvoir assister à la réunion."

  It annoyed me not to be able to attend the meeting.

• "Elle était dépitée par l'attitude de son collègue."

  She was vexed by her colleague's attitude.

• "Les résultats du test l'ont dépité."

  The test results disappointed him.

Usage

A somewhat formal or literary verb expressing mild to moderate annoyance or disappointment. Often used with the past participle 'dépité' (annoyed, vexed) as an adjective. Less common in everyday spoken French than synonyms like 'contrarier' or 'agacer'.