what a nuisance! (anglais) - signification, définition, traduction, prononciation
Part of Speech
Interjection
Phonetics
International Phonetic Alphabet: /wʌt ə ˈnjuːsəns/
French: /kəl ɛnwi/
Meanings and Usage
Meanings:
Expressing annoyance or frustration about something or someone causing inconvenience or trouble.
A person, thing, or situation that causes inconvenience or annoyance.
Usage:
The phrase "what a nuisance" is commonly used in spoken English to express irritation or frustration. It is not frequently used in written contexts. It is a straightforward way to convey annoyance without resorting to more explicit language.
Examples
"What a nuisance! I forgot my umbrella on such a rainy day."
"Que c'est embêtant ! J'ai oublié mon parapluie un jour de pluie."
"Dealing with that noisy neighbor is such a nuisance."
"Gérer ce voisin bruyant est tellement ennuyeux."
Idiomatic Expressions
The phrase "nuisance" is commonly found in various idiomatic expressions in English:
Nuisance value
Meaning: The usefulness or effectiveness of something, especially a piece of information or advice, that is more likely to cause trouble than prove helpful.
Example: "Her comments only had nuisance value in the meeting."
"Ses commentaires n'avaient qu'une valeur d'ennui dans la réunion."
Public nuisance
Meaning: Conduct that causes inconvenience or damage to the public.
Example: "The construction work was deemed a public nuisance by the residents."
"Les travaux de construction ont été jugés comme une nuisance publique par les résidents."
Nuisance abatement
Meaning: Actions taken to eliminate or reduce nuisances, especially in public places.
Example: "The city council implemented a new plan for nuisance abatement in the neighborhood."
"Le conseil municipal a mis en place un nouveau plan de réduction des nuisances dans le quartier."
Make a nuisance of oneself
Meaning: Behave in a way that annoys or inconveniences others.
Example: "He always makes a nuisance of himself at social gatherings."
"Il se rend toujours pénible lors des rassemblements sociaux."
Etymology
The word "nuisance" originated from Old French "nuire" (to harm) and Middle French "nuisance" (injury, damage), ultimately deriving from Latin "nocēre" (to harm).