s'énerver
to get annoyed; to get worked up
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/s‿e.nɛʁ.ve/
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Cultural Note
False friend alert: 'énervé' in French means annoyed or agitated, NOT energized as English speakers might guess. This is a common mistake. The French 's'énerver' literally meant 'to lose one's nerve' historically.
📝 Example Sentences
Ne t'énerve pas, ce n'est pas grave.
Don't get worked up, it's not a big deal.
Il s'énerve facilement quand il est fatigué.
He gets annoyed easily when he's tired.