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vex

/vɛks/

Translations

vexverb

vexed

Past Simple

vexed

Past Participle

vexing

Gerund

/vɛks/

déconcerterEmploi littéraire ou soutenu.

The intricate plot of the novel vexed many readers.

L'intrigue complexe du roman a déconcerter de nombreux lecteurs.

Persistent power outages vexed the rural community throughout the winter.

Les pannes de courant répétées ont tourmenté la communauté rurale tout au long de l'hiver.

The constant noise from the construction site began to vex the residents of the neighborhood.

Le bruit constant du chantier a commencé à agacer les habitants du quartier.

Additional translations

importunerSurtout pour une contrariété légère ou répétée.

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vexverb

To make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.

The constant noise from the construction site began to vex the residents of the neighborhood.

To cause distress or difficulty to; to plague or trouble persistently.

Persistent power outages vexed the rural community throughout the winter.

(literary) To perplex, puzzle, or bring confusion to.

The intricate plot of the novel vexed many readers.