English–French

“fussy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/manjak/

Example

Elle est maniaque de la propreté.

She is fussy about cleanliness.

Illustration for maniaque (fussy)

How to say “fussy” in French

“Fussy” in French is maniaque.

A person who keeps checking tiny details until everything matches an exact standard.

Full entry for maniaque: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with maniaque

Il est maniaque de l'ordre.

He is obsessed with order.

Tips for using maniaque

  • Maniaque is invariable for gender: elle est maniaque and il est maniaque, while the plural is maniaques.

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