ennuyer
bore · get bored · annoy
C'est ressentir de la fatigue ou un manque d'intérêt pour quelque chose ou quelqu'un.
The French verb "ennuyer" primarily means "to annoy," "to bore," or "to bother."
Meaning and Usage
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To annoy or bother someone
- Used when someone or something causes irritation or discomfort.
- Example: Il m'ennuie avec ses questions. (He annoys me with his questions.)
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To bore someone
- Used when something causes someone to feel uninterested or dull.
- Example: Ce film m'ennuie. (This movie bores me.)
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Formal/Older use: To cause trouble or trouble oneself
- Can also mean to worry or be troubled by something.
- Example: Je ne veux pas t'ennuyer. (I do not want to bother you.)
Word Parts
- The verb "ennuyer" comes from the noun "ennui" meaning "boredom" or "annoyance".
- It follows a regular -er verb conjugation pattern with some spelling changes (like "y" changing to "i" before mute 'e' endings).
Synonyms
- To annoy: importuner, agacer, embêter
- To bore: fatiguer, lasser
Antonyms
- To please: plaire, divertir, amuser
In summary, ennuyer is a versatile verb relating mainly to causing annoyance or boredom, and its meaning depends on context.
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Examples
Je ne veux pas ennuyer mon ami.verb
I don't want to bore my friend.
Elle commence à s'ennuyer pendant le cours.verb
She is starting to get bored during the class.
Les enfants s'ennuient souvent quand il pleut.verb
The children often get bored when it rains.
Tu as ennuyé ta sœur avec ton histoire.verb
You annoyed your sister with your story.
Pourquoi est-ce que tu t'ennuies à la maison?verb
Why are you getting bored at home?
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