froisser

Senses

1. 1.

   to crumple, to wrinkle

   to crease or fold fabric, paper, etc.

2. 2.

   to offend, to hurt (feelings)

   to upset or wound someone emotionally

Examples

• "Ne froisse pas ta chemise en la mettant dans la valise."

  Don't crumple your shirt by putting it in the suitcase.

• "Ses remarques l'ont froissée."

  His remarks hurt her (offended her).

• "Arrête de froisser le papier, c'est agaçant!"

  Stop crinkling that paper; it's annoying!

Usage

Froisser is a common, standard verb used literally for fabric or paper and figuratively for hurt pride or feelings. The reflexive form "se froisser" means to take offense or to feel hurt. The past participle "froissé(e)" is used as an adjective meaning "wrinkled" or "offended."