nitpicking in French
nitpicking in French is chicane, ergotage, pinaillage — nitpicking means the careful work of removing nits, the eggs of lice, from someone's hair.
nitpicking in French
chicane
(figuratively, by extension) A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.
ergotage
(figuratively, by extension) A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.
pinaillage
(figuratively, by extension) A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.
pinaillerie
(figuratively, by extension) A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.
pointilleux
(figuratively, by extension) A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.
pédanterie
(figuratively, by extension) A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.
What does "nitpicking" mean?
- noun The careful work of removing nits, the eggs of lice, from someone's hair.
- noun The habit of pointing out small faults or details that most people think are not important.
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What is "nitpicking" in French?
"nitpicking" in French is chicane, ergotage, pinaillage. nitpicking means: The careful work of removing nits, the eggs of lice, from someone's hair.
Are there other ways to say "nitpicking" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "nitpicking": chicane, ergotage, pinaillage, pinaillerie, pointilleux, pédanterie.
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