ça m'énerve
it annoys me / it drives me crazy / it pisses me off
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/sa me.nɛʁv/
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Cultural Note
If the French had a national catchphrase, this would be a strong contender. French people are world-class at being annoyed — it's practically a competitive sport. 'Ça m'énerve' covers everything from mild irritation to volcanic rage. The beauty is in its versatility: bad weather? Ça m'énerve. Bureaucracy? Ça m'énerve. Someone standing on the left side of the escalator? ÇA M'ÉNERVE. It's the verbal equivalent of an exasperated sigh.
📝 Example Sentences
Ça m'énerve quand les gens parlent au cinéma.
It drives me crazy when people talk in the cinema.
Les embouteillages tous les matins, ça m'énerve grave.
Traffic jams every morning really piss me off.