French words for kids · Feelings
How to say “angry” in French
Angry is a big feeling for little people. Having a word for it, in any language, is a step toward talking instead of shouting.
Angry in French
en colère
Sounds like ≈ ah(n) koh-LEHR
Good to know: Literally "in anger", and it doesn't change for boys or girls. Fâché / fâchée is a softer, very common alternative.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our French songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
En colère !
Angry?
from Comment te sens-tu ? (How Do You Feel?)
The song that teaches it
“Angry” is one of the key words in this song. Every line is shown in French with its English meaning.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Make your angriest face in the mirror and say en colère, then laugh it off together.
- 2Ask a teddy why it's angry and help it feel better.
- 3Stomp like an angry bear, then breathe slowly and calm down.
Related French words
“Angry” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Frenchhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using French songs with your family.