gadfly in French
gadfly in French is casse-pieds, empêcheur de tourner en rond — gadfly means a fly, such as a botfly or horsefly, that bites animals and feeds on their blood, irritating them.
gadfly in French
casse-pieds
A person or thing that irritates or instigates.
empêcheur de tourner en rond
(specifically) A person who upsets the status quo by posing novel or upsetting questions, or attempts to stimulate innovation by being an irritant.
What does "gadfly" mean?
- noun A fly, such as a botfly or horsefly, that bites animals and feeds on their blood, irritating them.
- noun A person or thing that annoys others or stirs up trouble.
- noun Someone who challenges accepted ideas or asks awkward questions in order to bring about change.
- noun Someone who moves restlessly from place to place looking for fun or company.
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "gadfly" in French?
"gadfly" in French is casse-pieds, empêcheur de tourner en rond. gadfly means: A fly, such as a botfly or horsefly, that bites animals and feeds on their blood, irritating them.
Are there other ways to say "gadfly" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "gadfly": casse-pieds, empêcheur de tourner en rond.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
