What does énerver in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word énerver in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use énerver in French.

The word énerver in French means annoy, irritate, get angry, get nervous, get irritated, get worked up, have a knack for getting on my nerves, have a knack for annoying me. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word énerver

annoy, irritate

verbe transitif (irriter les nerfs de [qqn])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tu nous énerves avec tes plaintes perpétuelles.
You're getting on our nerves with your constant moaning.

get angry

verbe pronominal (se mettre en colère)

Ils s'énervent à chaque fois qu'ils entendent de tels propos.
They get angry every time they hear those sorts of words.

get nervous, get irritated, get worked up

verbe pronominal (perdre le contrôle de soi)

Restons calme, ne nous énervons pas.
Stay calm; let's not get worked up.

have a knack for getting on my nerves, have a knack for annoying me

verbe intransitif (réussir particulièrement à m'énerver)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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