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    Importun (en. Importun)

    /ɛ̃.pɔʁ.tyn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is bothersome or annoying due to their presence or requests.
    His visit was importunate, as I was busy.
    Sa visite était importune, car j'étais occupé.
    Who arrives at an untimely moment.
    He made an importunate remark during the meeting.
    Il a fait une remarque importune lors de la réunion.
    Referring to a person who insists in an awkward manner.
    This importunate person keeps asking intrusive questions.
    Cet importun n'arrête pas de poser des questions indiscrètes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'importunus', composed of 'in-' (negation) and 'portunus' (opportune).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    importunate like a fly
    Refers to a person who is constantly present and insistent.
    importun comme une mouche

    Related Words

    to importune
    Verb meaning to disturb or annoy someone.
    importuner
    opportune
    Who comes at the right time, at the ideal moment.
    opportun

    Slang Meanings

    A person who asks curious or inappropriate questions.
    This guy is a real importunate, always snooping into other people's affairs.
    Ce type est un vrai importun, toujours à fouiner dans les affaires des autres.
    An intruder who doesn't know when to leave.
    He had become an importunate presence at the party.
    Il était devenu un importun à la fête.