Elle était en colère parce que son amie avait oublié son anniversaire.
English: She was angry because her friend forgot her birthday.
en colère /ɑ̃kolˈɛʁ/ · adjective · CEFR B1. French translation of "angry".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- angry
- Translation
- en colère
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- adjective
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| Dictionary form | en colère |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- en colère + noun / It is en colère
- Examples
- C'est en colère.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Il s'est fâché quand il a perdu ses clés.
English: He got angry when he lost his keys.
Ne sois pas en colère contre moi, je ne voulais pas te vexer.
English: Don't be angry with me, I didn't mean to upset you.
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