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inconvenience

/ˌɪnkənˈviːnɪəns/

/ˌɪnkənˈvinjəns/

inconveniencenoun

inconveniences

/ˌɪnkənˈviːnɪəns/

/ˌɪnkənˈvinjəns/

Translations

désagrémentSoutenu ou courant selon le contexte ; met l’accent sur la gêne ou le désagrément subi.

The road closure was a major inconvenience for commuters.

La fermeture de la route a causé un désagrément majeur aux navetteurs.

inconvénient

The road closure was a major inconvenience for commuters.

La fermeture de la route a été un inconvénient majeur pour les navetteurs.

Additional translations

gênePlus fréquent pour l’idée d’embarras ou de contrariété légère.

Definitions

A state or fact of being troublesome or difficult, causing discomfort or annoyance.

The road closure was a major inconvenience for commuters.

A thing that causes trouble or difficulty.

The broken elevator was a significant inconvenience for the residents.

Synonyms

inconvenienceverb

inconvenienced

Past Simple

inconvenienced

Past Participle

inconveniencing

Gerund

/ˌɪn.kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Translations

gêner

I hope this change in schedule doesn't inconvenience you too much.

J’espère que ce changement d’horaire ne vous gênera pas trop.

Additional translations

incommoderRegistre un peu plus soutenu.

Definitions

To cause trouble or difficulty to someone.

I hope this change in schedule doesn't inconvenience you too much.

Synonyms

impose on

put out

inconvenienceadjective

/ˌɪn.kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., “inconvenience fee”).

Translations

Additional translations

compensatoireEmployé pour une mesure destinée à compenser un désagrément.

Definitions

Attributive: relating to or intended to compensate for inconvenience.

The hotel offered an inconvenience discount to all affected guests.

Synonyms