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chagriner

to grieve, to distress

verb sha-gree-NEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

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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