Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Fâcheuse (en. Unfortunate)

    [faʃøz]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who is unpleasant or causes trouble.
    This annoying person always insists on meddling in other people's affairs.
    Cette fâcheuse insiste toujours pour se mêler des affaires des autres.
    An embarrassing or problematic situation.
    He was placed in an awkward position during the meeting.
    Il a été placé dans une fâcheuse position lors de la réunion.
    Something that annoys or disturbs.
    It's an annoying mistake that could have been avoided.
    C'est une fâcheuse erreur qui pourrait être évitée.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'annoyer', which means to make angry.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in an awkward position
    To be in a difficult or embarrassing situation.
    être dans une fâcheuse posture
    an annoying habit
    A bad habit that causes problems.
    une fâcheuse habitude
    to make a bad impression
    To make a bad impression on someone.
    faire fâcheuse impression

    Related Words

    annoy
    To cause anger or dissatisfaction.
    fâcher
    angry
    Angry, dissatisfied.
    fâché
    annoying
    Causing discomfort or trouble.
    fâcheux

    Slang Meanings

    A pain in the neck
    She's a real pain in the neck; she won't stop asking questions.
    C'est une vraie casse-pieds, elle ne cesse de poser des questions.
    A nuisance
    He's such a nuisance that no one wants to go out with him.
    Il est tellement casse-noisette que personne ne veut sortir avec lui.