French word

aversion

Pronunciation

IPA/avɛʁsjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine noundislike

Example

Elle a une aversion pour certains aliments.

She has a dislike of certain foods.

Illustration for aversion (dislike)

More examples

Cette odeur provoque une aversion chez moi.

This smell provokes an aversion in me.

Core concept

A mental barrier that makes contact with something feel unacceptable and keeps it at a distance.

Common phrases

  • provoquer une aversion

    provoke an aversion

  • une profonde aversion

    a deep aversion

  • avoir une aversion pour

    have an aversion to

Similar words

antipathie: An instinctive dislike of a person or thing that discourages closeness.
dégoût: An unpleasant feeling that can cause nausea because of a sight, taste, or smell.
répulsion: A forceful feeling of physical disgust that makes approaching difficult.
haine: A fierce hatred marked by deep hostility and a desire to reject someone.

Definition in French

État d'antipathie marqué qui pousse à rejeter ou à éviter quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

Word origin

The French noun aversion continues Old French aversion and ultimately derives from Latin aversio, related to avertere, 'to turn away'.

Usage tips

  • Aversion is relatively formal; everyday speech often uses ne pas aimer, while détester usually expresses stronger dislike.

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