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to vex
01
contrarier, ennuyer
to annoy someone by intentionally or persistently bothering them with small, annoying actions or behaviors
Transitive: to vex sb
Exemples
His habit of tapping his pen on the desk during the lecture vexed the entire class.
Son habitude de tapoter son stylo sur le bureau pendant le cours a vexé toute la classe.
02
embrouiller, déconcerter
to confuse or bewilder someone, making them unsure or unable to understand something
Transitive: to vex sb
Exemples
The complex instructions vexed the team, causing delays.
Les instructions complexes ont vexé l'équipe, provoquant des retards.
03
débattre, disputer
to discuss or argue a topic with great energy or for a long time
Transitive: to vex a topic or question
Exemples
They vexed the question of whether to approve the new policy until everyone was exhausted.
Ils ont tourmenté la question de savoir s'il fallait approuver la nouvelle politique jusqu'à ce que tout le monde soit épuisé.
04
agiter, secouer
to move something repeatedly or violently back and forth
Transitive: to vex sth
Exemples
The breeze vexed the leaves, sending them fluttering across the ground.
La brise vexait les feuilles, les envoyant voleter sur le sol.
05
contrarier, ennuyer
to irritate or annoy someone by causing trouble or distress
Transitive: to vex sb
Exemples
Trying to assemble the furniture without clear instructions can vex anyone.
Essayer d'assembler les meubles sans instructions claires peut vexer n'importe qui.
06
irriter, ennuyer
to cause discomfort, pain, or physical irritation
Transitive: to vex a person or body part
Exemples
The tight shoes vexed her toes, causing blisters.
Les chaussures serrées vexèrent ses orteils, provoquant des ampoules.
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