English–French
“quirk” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁavɛʁ/
Example
Chacun a ses travers.
Everyone has their quirks.
How to say “quirk” in French
“Quirk” in French is travers.
A familiar personal habit that runs slightly askew from the usual path.
Example sentences with travers
Il a pour travers de critiquer tout le monde.
He has a bad habit of criticizing everyone.
Tips for using travers
- Travers is masculine, so the usual form is un travers, while its plural is des travers.
Other French words for “quirk”
Il a une idiosyncrasie : il met toujours son manteau à l'envers.
He has a quirk: he always wears his coat inside out.