French Conversation · Level 81
60 words
French word
tracas
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁaka/
Meaning
- masculine nounhassle
Example
Ces démarches me causent beaucoup de tracas.
These procedures cause me a lot of hassle.
More examples
Ne te fais pas trop de tracas pour l'examen.
Don't worry too much about the exam.
Core concept
A small practical snag that interrupts a task and needs sorting out.
Common phrases
se faire des tracas
worry
sans tracas
without worry
Similar words
souci: Concern about something happening now or in the future.
problème: A problem or obstacle requiring a solution.
inquiétude: An anxious feeling caused by worry.
désagrément: A small inconvenience that causes discomfort or annoyance.
Definition in French
Désagrément pratique, petite contrariété rendant certaines tâches ou démarches plus difficiles et nécessitant une intervention ponctuelle.
Word origin
The noun tracas is attested in French from the sixteenth century, but its precise earlier origin is uncertain; its use is closely associated with tracasser, meaning to bother.
Usage tips
- Tracas is masculine, so the usual form is un tracas, with des tracas in the plural.