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    Gênaient (en. Were bothering)

    /ʒe.nɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To disturb someone's comfort or tranquility.
    The construction noises troubled the sleep of the residents.
    Les bruits de construction gênaient le sommeil des habitants.
    To hinder or slow down progress or development.
    The overly strict laws hindered innovation in the tech sector.
    Les lois trop strictes gênaient l'innovation dans le secteur technologique.
    To inconvenience or provoke feelings of embarrassment.
    He didn't want to trouble his friends with his problems.
    Il ne voulait pas gêner ses amis avec ses problèmes.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to trouble', coming from Old French 'gêner' meaning 'to endanger, to embarrass'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    not to trouble
    Not to disturb or inconvenience.
    ne pas gêner
    to trouble oneself
    To feel doubts or reservations about something or someone.
    se gêner
    to trouble someone
    To create an uncomfortable situation for someone.
    gêner quelqu'un

    Related Words

    trouble
    State of unease or discomfort.
    gêne
    troublemaker
    A person who causes discomfort.
    gêneur
    social discomfort
    Discomfort experienced in social situations.
    gêne sociale

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the way
    This situation troubles me, I am really in everyone's way.
    Cette situation me gêne, je suis vraiment dans les pattes de tout le monde.
    To piss off
    Your complaints are starting to piss me off and trouble me.
    Tes plaintes commencent à me faire chier et à me gêner.