annoying

UK
/əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
US
/əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

Translations

annoyinggerund / present participle
UK
/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/
Used as a present participle functioning adjectivally to describe something that causes annoyance.
agaçantAdjectif verbal ; courant.
The dripping faucet was annoying, keeping her awake all night.
Le robinet qui fuyait était agaçant et l’a tenue éveillée toute la nuit.
Additional translations
énervantAdjectif verbal ; courant, selon le registre et le contexte.
annoyingadjective
more annoying
Comp.
most annoying
Super.
UK
/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/
agaçantCourant ; exprime une gêne ou une irritation.
The constant buzzing of the mosquito was incredibly annoying.
Le bourdonnement constant du moustique était incroyablement agaçant.
Additional translations
énervantCourant ; légèrement plus familier selon le contexte.
annoyingnoun
Gerundial noun meaning the act or instance of annoying.
agacementNom abstrait ; désigne l’action ou le fait d’agacer.
Annoying the neighbors with loud music can lead to complaints.
L’agacement des voisins par de la musique forte peut entraîner des plaintes.
Additional translations
énervementNom abstrait ; plus centré sur l’état provoqué que sur l’action elle-même.
annoyverb

annoying

Gerund

annoyed
Past Simple
annoyed
Past Participle
annoying
Gerund
UK
/əˈnɔɪ/
US
/əˈnɔɪ/
agacerS’emploie pour exprimer une irritation légère ou modérée.
The constant noise from the construction site began to annoy the residents.
Le bruit constant du chantier a commencé à agacer les habitants.
dérangerS’emploie pour l’idée de troubler ou importuner quelqu’un de façon répétée.
She would often annoy her brother by tapping on his shoulder while he was trying to read.
Elle dérangeait souvent son frère en lui tapant sur l’épaule pendant qu’il essayait de lire.
irriterS’emploie aussi pour un inconfort, une douleur ou une irritation physique.
Dust particles in the air annoyed his sinuses.
Les particules de poussière dans l’air ont irrité ses sinus.

Definitions

annoyinggerund / present participle
Causing annoyance; irritating.
The dripping faucet was annoying, keeping her awake all night.
annoyingadjective
Causing irritation or displeasure.
The constant buzzing of the mosquito was incredibly annoying.
annoyingnoun
The act or instance of annoying; the action of causing irritation.
Annoying the neighbors with loud music can lead to complaints.
annoyverb
To cause someone to feel slightly angry or irritated.
The constant noise from the construction site began to annoy the residents.
To disturb or bother someone repeatedly.
She would often annoy her brother by tapping on his shoulder while he was trying to read.
To cause discomfort, pain, or harm.
Dust particles in the air annoyed his sinuses.