English–French
“annoying” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃pɔʁtœ̃/
Example
Ne sois pas importun, s'il te plaît.
Please don't be so annoying.
How to say “annoying” in French
“Annoying” in French is importun.
An unwelcome presence that intrudes at the wrong moment and disrupts comfort or activity.
Example sentences with importun
Il a reçu un appel importun hier soir.
He received an unwelcome call last night.
Tips for using importun
- Importun is more formal than everyday adjectives such as gênant, embêtant, or agaçant.
Other French words for “annoying”
Le bruit est dérangeant.
The noise is annoying.