Ça me fait chier!
That pisses me off!
Language note: Literally means 'that makes me shit!', very expressive.
Culture note: Used to vent frustration or annoyance.
Context: Thinking about his lost wallet, Pierre gets more irritated.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ça
[sa]
It pisses
Used to express being greatly annoyed by something.
Ça me fait chier qu'il soit en retard.
It pisses me off that he's late.
me
[muh]
me
Referring to oneself in context of being affected.
Ça me fait chier qu'il soit en retard.
It pisses me off that he's late.
fait
[fay]
off
Implying action directed towards annoyment.
Ça me fait chier qu'il soit en retard.
It pisses me off that he's late.
chier
[shee-ay]
off (shit)
Colloquial and vulgar way to express extreme annoyance.
Ça me fait chier qu'il soit en retard.
It pisses me off that he's late.
Phrase Parts
Ça
It
Referring to a specific situation or thing.
Ça va?
How is it going?
me fait
makes me
Causes a reaction or feeling in someone.
Ça me fait rire.
It makes me laugh.
chier
annoyed
Vulgar term expressing extreme annoyance.
Il fait chier.
He's annoying.
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