Also means
tedious
Usage Note
Barbant is a colloquial adjective meaning deeply tedious or dull, derived from the informal verb barber ('to bore someone stiff'). The feminine form is barbante. It is more colourful and slightly more intense than ennuyeux; use it freely in casual speech but avoid it in formal writing.
Examples
"Ce film est vraiment barbant."
Natural Translation
This film is really boring.

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