gêneur

nuisance, troublemaker

noun zheh-NUR Rare

Usage Note

Gêneur (feminine gêneuse) describes a person whose presence creates awkwardness or inconvenience for others — someone who 'gets in the way.' It is mildly negative rather than strongly insulting. The root verb gêner means to bother, embarrass, or obstruct; gêne as a noun means discomfort or embarrassment.

Examples

"Il était considéré comme un gêneur à l'école."

Natural Translation

He was considered a troublemaker at school.

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