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importune

UK
/ɪmˈpɔːtʃuːn/
US
/ɪmˈpɔrtʃun/

Translations

importuneverb
importuned
Past Simple
importuned
Past Participle
importuning
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈpɔːtʃuːn/
US
/ɪmˈpɔrtʃun/
He importuned his boss for a raise until he finally got one.
Il a importuné son patron pour obtenir une augmentation jusqu’à ce qu’il finisse par en avoir une.
Additional translations
importunerAu sens d’aborder ou de solliciter de façon déplacée, surtout dans un lieu public.
Synonyms
implore
beg
plead
press
urge
beseech
entreat
importuneadjective
more importune
Comp.
most importune
Super.
UK
/ˌɪm.pɔːˈtjuːn/
US
/ˌɪm.pɔrˈtun/
Archaic or literary; means ‘troublesome, persistent, importunate’
The importune calls from creditors left him weary.
Les appels importuns des créanciers l’ont laissé épuisé.
Additional translations
insistantPlus naturel dans certains contextes modernes pour rendre l’idée de demande persistante.
Synonyms
urgent
persistent
insistent
importunate
annoying
clamorous
nagging
demanding
pressing

Definitions

importuneverb
To ask someone pressingly and persistently for or to do something.
He importuned his boss for a raise until he finally got one.
To accost or solicit (someone), especially for sexual purposes, in a public place.
He was fined for importuning strangers in the park.
importuneadjective
Troublesome or persistent in demanding; importunate.
The importune calls from creditors left him weary.
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