désagrément

inconvenience, annoyance

noun deh-zah-greh-MAHN Rare

Usage Note

désagrément is a polite, formal word for something mildly troublesome. It is frequently used in official apologies: nous nous excusons pour les désagréments occasionnés (we apologise for any inconvenience caused). Stronger words like ennui or tracas are more common in everyday speech.

Examples

"Les travaux causent de nombreux désagréments aux riverains."

Natural Translation

The roadworks cause many inconveniences for local residents.

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