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bothering
UK
/ˈbɒð.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈbɑːð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Translations
botherings
pl
UK
/ˈbɒð.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈbɑːð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a noun meaning the act of causing annoyance or worry.
Her constant bothering of the staff led to several complaints.
Son dérangement constant du personnel a entraîné plusieurs plaintes.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈbɒðərɪŋ/
US
/ˈbɑːðərɪŋ/
Present participle used adjectivally to describe something that causes annoyance.
The bothering noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Le bruit gênant du chantier m'a empêché de me concentrer.
Additional translations
bothering
Gerund
bothered
Past Simple
bothered
Past Participle
bothering
Gerund
UK
/ˈbɒð.ə/
US
/ˈbɑːð.ɚ/
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.
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
Definitions
Her constant bothering of the staff led to several complaints.
The bothering noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
He didn't bother to call and let us know he was running late.
The loud music from the party next door bothered me all night.
It really bothers me when people are rude for no reason.