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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
The constant buzzing of the mosquito vexed me all night.
Le bourdonnement constant du moustique m'a vexé toute la nuit.
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 difficult puzzle vexed him for hours without a solution.
Le puzzle difficile l'a vexé pendant des heures sans trouver de solution.
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
The committee vexed the issue of funding for hours without reaching a conclusion.
Le comité a débattu de la question du financement pendant des heures sans parvenir à une conclusion.
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
He vexed the papers on his desk, unable to find what he needed.
Il agita les papiers sur son bureau, incapable de trouver ce dont il avait besoin.
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
It would vex anyone to deal with such a difficult customer.
Il agacerait n'importe qui de traiter avec un client aussi difficile.
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 itchy mosquito bites began to vex him during the camping trip.
Les piqûres de moustiques qui démangeaient ont commencé à le vexer pendant le voyage de camping.
The tight shoes vexed her toes, causing blisters.
Les chaussures serrées vexèrent ses orteils, provoquant des ampoules.
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