French Conversation · Level 109
60 words
French word
dérangeant
Pronunciation
IPA/deʁɑ̃ʒɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveannoying
Example
Le bruit est dérangeant.
The noise is annoying.
More examples
Ton téléphone émet un son dérangeant pendant la réunion.
Your phone is emitting an annoying sound during the meeting.
Core concept
Something plainly felt by nearby people as an unwanted disruption to comfort, attention, or social ease.
Common phrases
son dérangeant
bothersome sound
bruit dérangeant
bothersome noise
comportement dérangeant
bothersome behavior
Similar words
gênant: Causing awkwardness or embarrassment in a situation.
agaçant: Repeatedly causing minor irritation or annoyance.
embêtant: Causing minor trouble or inconvenience.
énervant: Causing strong irritation or anger.
Definition in French
Qui cause un désagrément ou une gêne perceptible pour les personnes présentes.
Word origin
The adjective dérangeant is derived from the verb déranger, historically built from dé- and ranger, with the sense of upsetting an arrangement.
Usage tips
- Dérangeant agrees with the noun: dérangeante is feminine, and dérangeants or dérangeantes are the plural forms.