ça fait chier
What does “ça fait chier” mean in English?
That's really annoying.
Literally “that makes shit”
It's an informal expression used to vent frustration, similar to saying 'that pisses me off' in English. It's widely understood in French-speaking areas and carries a moderate level of rudeness.
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Related French words
ça me casse les couilles
3/5 · VulgarThat really pisses me off.
chiant
3/5 · VulgarIt means annoying or boring. Literally, it translates to 'shitting,' which gives you a sense of how strong the word can feel in context.
emmerdant
3/5 · VulgarIt means annoying, troublesome, or boring. It's derived from a term that literally relates to shitting, which adds a bit of edge.
tu me fais chier
3/5 · VulgarYou're really annoying me.
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