French Conversation · Level 51
75 words
French word
nuisance
Pronunciation
IPA/nɥizɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nounnuisance
Example
Les chiens du voisin sont une nuisance pour tout le quartier.
The neighbor's dogs are a nuisance to the whole neighborhood.
More examples
La musique forte est une nuisance pour les voisins la nuit.
Loud music is a nuisance to the neighbors at night.
Core concept
An unwanted burden imposed on people nearby.
Common phrases
nuisance sonore
noise nuisance
être une nuisance
be a nuisance
causer une nuisance
cause a nuisance
Similar words
gêne: A state that causes discomfort or makes people feel ill at ease.
dérangement: A disruption of normal conditions or work that causes inconvenience.
embêtement: A minor annoyance or problem that causes trouble.
inconvénient: An inconvenient or unfavorable aspect of an action or plan.
Definition in French
Action ou chose qui cause un dérangement ou une gêne perceptible pour autrui, souvent considérée comme un inconvénient.
Word origin
The noun comes from Old French nuisance, built from nuire, meaning to harm or inconvenience, with -ance marking an action or result.
Usage tips
- Nuisance is more formal than everyday phrases such as "Ça m'embête" or "Ça me dérange" and is common in official contexts.