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interfering

UK
/ˌɪntəˈfɪərɪŋ/
US
/ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/

Translations

interferingadjective
more interfering
Comp.
most interfering
Super.
UK
/ˌɪntəˈfɪərɪŋ/
US
/ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
intrusifSe dit d’une personne qui se mêle de ce qui ne la regarde pas, de façon importune.
Her interfering nature made it difficult for her friends to keep any secrets.
Son caractère intrusif rendait difficile pour ses amis de garder des secrets.
Additional translations
envahissantPlus naturel dans certains contextes pour une attitude ou une présence jugée importune.
Synonyms
intervening
intrusive
meddlesome
obtrusive
invasive
interferingnoun
UK
/ˌɪntəˈfɪərɪŋ/
US
/ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
Gerund; denotes the act of interference
ingérenceEmploi nominal pour désigner le fait de s’immiscer dans une affaire qui ne concerne pas la personne.
Interfering with police work can result in serious charges.
L’ingérence dans le travail de la police peut entraîner de lourdes accusations.
Additional translations
immixtionTerme plus soutenu, fréquent dans les contextes juridiques ou administratifs.
Synonyms
encroachment
interference
meddling
intrusion
intervention
interposition
tampering
butting in
busybody behavior
interfereverb

interfering

Gerund

interfered
Past Simple
interfered
Past Participle
interfering
Gerund
UK
/ˌɪntəˈfɪə/
US
/ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
interférerEn physique, à propos d’ondes, de lumière ou de sons.
When the two laser beams meet, they interfere, creating a pattern of bright and dark fringes.
Lorsque les deux faisceaux laser se rencontrent, ils interférent, créant un motif de franges claires et sombres.
s'immiscerSurtout dans une affaire, une relation ou la vie privée de quelqu’un.
She didn't want her parents to interfere in her personal life.
Elle ne voulait pas que ses parents s'immiscent dans sa vie privée.
perturberQuand quelque chose empêche le bon déroulement d’une activité ou d’un processus.
The loud noise from the construction site interfered with my ability to concentrate on my work.
Le bruit fort du chantier a perturbé ma capacité à me concentrer sur mon travail.
Additional translations
manipulerSans autorisation, avec risque d’endommager ou de dérégler.
Synonyms
intervene
intrude
meddle
obstruct
hinder
interrupt
disturb
Antonyms
ignore
avoid
overlook

Definitions

interferingadjective
Tending to involve oneself in a situation without invitation or necessity, often in a way that is annoying or intrusive.
Her interfering nature made it difficult for her friends to keep any secrets.
interferingnoun
The act or process of interfering; intervention in a matter that is not one's concern.
Interfering with police work can result in serious charges.
interfereverb
To get involved in a situation where one is not wanted or needed, often with the intention of helping but causing more harm.
She didn't want her parents to interfere in her personal life.
To prevent a process or activity from continuing or being carried out properly.
The loud noise from the construction site interfered with my ability to concentrate on my work.
To handle or adjust something without permission, often causing damage or disruption.
Please do not interfere with the equipment; it is very sensitive.
Of light, sound, or other waves, to combine so that the resulting amplitude is increased (constructive) or decreased (destructive).
When the two laser beams meet, they interfere, creating a pattern of bright and dark fringes.
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