froisser

Definition: to crumple, offend

Il a froissé la lettre et l'a jetée. - He crumpled up the letter and threw it away.

Je ne veux pas vous froisser, mais... - I don't want to offend you, but...

Related: froissé (adj) - offended, hurt; se froisser - to take offense

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