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    Monotonie (en. Monotony)

    /mɔ.nɔ.tɔ.ni/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Monotonous character of a situation or activity.
    The monotony of his work bores him deeply.
    La monotonie de son travail l'ennuie profondément.
    Constant repetition without variation.
    The monotony of his speeches makes them hard to listen to.
    La monotonie de ses discours le rend difficile à écouter.
    Lack of variety that makes something boring.
    The days follow one another in a heavy monotony.
    Les journées se suivent dans une monotonie pesante.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'monotonos', meaning 'of a single tone'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in monotony
    To be stuck in a routine with no change.
    vivre dans la monotonie
    to break the monotony
    To introduce change to break the boredom.
    rompre la monotonie
    to be prey to monotony
    To be a victim of a repetitive and boring situation.
    être en proie à la monotonie

    Related Words

    monotone
    That has a single tone, without variation.
    monotone
    routine
    Related to a routine, often boring.
    routinier
    boredom
    Feeling of disinterest caused by monotony.
    ennui

    Slang Meanings

    Intense boredom caused by repetitions.
    I am in total monotony mode with this movie.
    Je suis en mode monotonie totale avec ce film.
    A situation without surprise.
    This meal is monotony, nothing original.
    Ce repas, c'est de la monotonie, rien d'original.