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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

  1. noun An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
  2. noun A source of dread; resentment; or irritation.
  3. noun A generic creature, often described as a large goblin, meant to inspire fear in children.

Related Dutch words