Carmainges (en. Carmainges)

/kar-mɛ̃ʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Difficulties or concerns.
He has carmainges at work and it stresses him out.
Il a des carmainges au travail et cela le stresse.
An unfortunate situation.
His health carmainges prevent him from going out.
Ses carmainges de santé l'empêchent de sortir.
A set of complicated problems.
This case is full of carmainges.
Cette affaire est pleine de carmainges.

Etymology

From a regional slang word meaning troubles or hassles.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have carmainges
To be in a difficult situation.
avoir des carmainges
the carmainges of life
The challenges we encounter in daily life.
les carmainges de la vie

Related Words

hassles
Small daily worries.
tracas
concerns
Worries or anxieties.
soucis

Slang Meanings

To have troubles.
He still has carmainges with his car.
Il a encore des carmainges avec sa voiture.
To be in difficulty.
Everyone has carmainges at some point.
Tout le monde a des carmainges à un moment donné.