emmerder
What does “emmerder” mean in English?
It means to annoy or bother someone, causing them trouble. While it can imply a more vulgar context, it doesn't always relate to excrement directly.
It's similar to saying 'to piss off' in English and can be used in various contexts, often informally or in a coarse manner.
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Related French words
merdier
3/5 · VulgarIt refers to a mess, trouble, or a disastrous situation. It's often used figuratively to describe chaos or problems.
démerder
3/5 · VulgarIt means to sort something out or manage a situation, often used reflexively. Literally, it translates to 'get out of shit.'
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.
merde
3/5 · VulgarThis means 'shit' and can express frustration, surprise, or describe something of poor quality. It literally translates to 'excrement.'
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