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bother

/ˈbɒðə/

/ˈbɑːðər/

Translations

botherverb

bothered

Past Simple

bothered

Past Participle

bothering

Gerund

/ˈbɒð.ə/

/ˈbɑːð.ɚ/

se donner la peine deS’emploie quand on fait l’effort de faire quelque chose.

He didn't bother to call and let us know he was running late.

Il ne s’est pas donné la peine de téléphoner pour nous dire qu’il serait en retard.

dérangerPour une gêne, une perturbation ou une interruption importune.

The loud music from the party next door bothered me all night.

La musique forte de la fête d’à côté m’a dérangé toute la nuit.

Additional translations

inquiéterQuand quelque chose cause de l’inquiétude ou de l’angoisse.

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bothernoun

bothers

/ˈbɒðə/

/ˈbɑːðər/

tracasDésigne une gêne, une source d’ennui ou de contrariété.

The constant noise from the construction site was a real bother to the residents.

Le bruit constant du chantier était un vrai tracas pour les habitants.

peineS’emploie surtout dans le sens d’« effort » ou de « mal » qu’on se donne.

He went to a lot of bother to organize the surprise party.

Il s’est donné beaucoup de peine pour organiser la fête surprise.

Additional translations

ennuiPlus littéraire ou neutre selon le contexte; proche de « gêne » ou « désagrément ».

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botherinterjection

/ˈbɒð.ə/

/ˈbɑːð.ɚ/

Used chiefly in British English as a mild exclamation of annoyance or frustration.

Mince !Interjection familière exprimant une légère contrariété.

Bother! The train's just left.

Mince ! Le train vient de partir.

Synonyms

oh dear

oh bother

Antonyms

Definitions

botherverb

To take the trouble to do something.

He didn't bother to call and let us know he was running late.

To annoy or disturb someone.

The loud music from the party next door bothered me all night.

To make someone feel worried or upset.

It really bothers me when people are rude for no reason.

bothernoun

A state of annoyance or worry.

The constant noise from the construction site was a real bother to the residents.

A minor inconvenience or nuisance.

I don't want to be a bother, but could you help me with this task?

Effort or trouble taken to do something.

He went to a lot of bother to organize the surprise party.

botherinterjection

Used to express mild annoyance, frustration, or dismay.

Bother! The train's just left.