Incommode (en. Inconvenient)

/ɛ̃.kɔ.mɔd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which causes discomfort or inconvenience.
This situation is inconvenient for everyone.
Cette situation est incommode pour tous.
Impractical, poorly arranged.
The furniture in this room is inconvenient.
Le mobilier dans cette pièce est incommode.

Etymology

From Latin 'incommoda', which means 'to disturb, to inconvenience'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be inconvenient
To be in an awkward or unpleasant situation.
être incommode
to cause inconvenience
To cause inconvenience to someone.
faire incommode
to inconvenience someone
To disturb or bother someone.
incommoder quelqu'un

Related Words

inconvenience
A circumstance that makes a situation less favorable.
inconvénient
discomfort
A feeling of discomfort or embarrassment.
gêne
unpleasantness
A minor inconvenience or unpleasant fact.
désagrément

Slang Meanings

To have a bad trip
The party was nice, but at one point, I had an inconvenience that ruined my evening.
Cette fête était sympa, mais à un moment, j'ai eu un incommode, ça m'a gâché la soirée.
To be uncomfortable
When he arrived, I immediately felt an inconvenience.
Quand il est arrivé, j'ai tout de suite ressenti un incommode.