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annoy in French

annoy in French is ennui, gêner, embêter — annoy means to bother or irritate someone, especially through repeated small actions.

annoy in French

ennui
noun
(literary, archaic) A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes.
gêner
verb
(transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.
embêter
verb
(transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.
ennuyer
verb
(transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.
agacer
verb
(transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.
asticoter
verb
(transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.

What does "annoy" mean?

  1. verb To bother or irritate someone, especially through repeated small actions.
    "The dripping tap annoyed him all night."
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annoy in a sentence

  • The dripping tap annoyed him all night.
  • She annoys her brother by humming the same tune over and over.

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What is "annoy" in French?

"annoy" in French is ennui, gêner, embêter. annoy means: To bother or irritate someone, especially through repeated small actions.

How do you use "annoy" in a sentence?

Example: "The dripping tap annoyed him all night." In French, "annoy" is ennui, gêner, embêter.

Are there other ways to say "annoy" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "annoy": ennui, gêner, embêter, ennuyer, agacer, asticoter.

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