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    Aversion (en. Aversion)

    /avɛʁsjõ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A negative emotional reaction to something.
    He has an aversion to spiders.
    Il ressent une aversion pour les araignées.
    An instinctive feeling of rejection.
    Her aversion to lies is well known.
    Son aversion pour les mensonges est bien connue.
    A marked antipathy towards a person or an idea.
    This aversion to noise prevents him from going out.
    Cette aversion pour le bruit l'empêche de sortir.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'aversio', from 'aversus' which means 'away'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an aversion to
    To feel a deep disgust for something.
    avoir de l'aversion pour
    the aversion regarding
    A rejection or repulsion regarding a specific subject.
    l'aversion par rapport à
    to flee from aversion
    To avoid something due to a feeling of disgust.
    fuir par aversion

    Related Words

    repugnance
    A very strong feeling of disgust.
    répugnance
    hatred
    An intense feeling of antipathy or hostility.
    haine
    animus
    A hostile or mean attitude towards someone.
    animus

    Slang Meanings

    Strong disgust for something.
    His aversion to broccoli is legendary.
    Son aversion pour les brocolis est légendaire.
    Feeling of rejection without a clear explanation.
    I don’t know why, but I have an aversion to this place.
    Je sais pas pourquoi, mais j'ai une aversion pour cet endroit.