chagriner
to grieve, to distress
verb sha-gree-NEH Rare
Origin: From chagrin (sorrow, grief), of uncertain origin.
Usage Note
Chagriner means to cause sadness or distress in someone, and is typically used in a gentle register: cela me chagrine means 'that saddens me' or 'that bothers me'. The related noun chagrin is common in French, especially in the expression avoir du chagrin (to feel sad) or chagrin d'amour (heartbreak).
Examples
"Cette nouvelle me chagrine beaucoup."
Natural Translation
This news upsets me a lot.
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