Ennuis (en. Trouble)

/ɑ.nɥi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A situation of boredom, weariness, or discomfort.

After a week of repetitive work, he felt deep ennuis.

Après une semaine de travail répétitif, il a ressenti de profonds ennuis.

An inconvenience or a problem.

He had troubles with his car that broke down.

Il a eu des ennuis avec sa voiture qui est tombée en panne.

From Old French 'enuil', derived from Latin 'inodiare', meaning 'to make unpleasant'.

to be in trouble

To be in a problematic situation.

avoir des ennuis

to cause trouble

To cause inconvenience or problems.

causer des ennuis

health problems

Medical problems or discomforts.

ennuis de santé

to annoy

To cause boredom or irritation.

ennuyer

of boredom

Quantity or degree of boredom.

d'ennui

bored

One who feels boredom.

ennuyé

Stress related to problems.

I have too much stress right now, it's ennuis.

J'ai trop de stress en ce moment, c'est des ennuis.

Boring situation.

That evening was full of ennuis.

Cette soirée était pleine d'ennuis.