bête noire — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bugbear noun An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
Senses
bête noire is used for these senses in English:
- bugbear An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
bugbear — full definition
- noun An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
- noun A source of dread; resentment; or irritation.
- noun A generic creature, often described as a large goblin, meant to inspire fear in children.