No. 10,799 in French
nuisance
Harm, damage, or a source of inconvenience.
In a sentence
Les moustiques sont une vraie nuisance pendant l'été.
Mosquitoes are a real nuisance during the summer.
Here, 'nuisance' refers to an annoying and unpleasant disturbance implying physical discomfort caused by external factors like mosquitoes.
Sa musique forte est une nuisance pour ses voisins.
His loud music is a nuisance for his neighbors.
In this sentence, 'nuisance' is used to describe a behavior that creates inconvenience or aggravates another's situation, emphasizing interpersonal disruption.
Trop de lumière peut être une nuisance pour les photographes recherchant un éclairage subtil.
Too much light can be a nuisance for photographers seeking subtle lighting.
The word 'nuisance' here is applied to a hindrance or an obstacle, symbolic of technical challenges impacting a specific pursuit or professional objective.
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