La nuisance
Example: La nuisance sonore dans la ville dérange beaucoup de gens.
Definition
"La nuisance" refers to an act, condition, or thing that causes harm, inconvenience, or annoyance to others. It often describes negative impacts on health, comfort, or well-being, such as noise pollution or environmental disturbances that disrupt daily life.
Etymology
The word "la nuisance" comes from the Old French term derived from Latin 'nocere,' meaning 'to harm.' Over time, it evolved to specifically denote something harmful or troublesome. Did you know that "nuisance" originally implied a legal wrong causing damage or inconvenience?
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"La nuisance" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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