vex in French
vex in French is tourmenter, ennuyer, vexer — vex means to annoy or irritate someone.
vex in French
tourmenter
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
ennuyer
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
vexer
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
énerver
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
vexer
(transitive, now, _, rare) To trouble aggressively, to harass.
What does "vex" mean?
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verb To annoy or irritate someone.
"The first thing that greets you on entering the church is a notice asking you not to vex the goat, since it renders valuable service in keeping the churchyard tidy."
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verb To cause someone worry or distress.
"The unresolved question continued to vex the research team for years."
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vex in a sentence
- The first thing that greets you on entering the church is a notice asking you not to vex the goat, since it renders valuable service in keeping the churchyard tidy.
- Billy's professor was vexed by his continued failure to improve his grades.
- The unresolved question continued to vex the research team for years.
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What is "vex" in French?
"vex" in French is tourmenter, ennuyer, vexer. vex means: To annoy or irritate someone.
Are there other ways to say "vex" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "vex": tourmenter, ennuyer, vexer, énerver.
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