Definition

Feeling bored and uninterested due to a lack of excitement or engagement.

Example

After sitting in the meeting for hours, I felt quite ennuyé.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I feel so ennuye today, like there's nothing fun to do.

I get that, sometimes weekends can feel really dull.

Exactly! I wish we could find something exciting to break the routine.

How about we try a new café or catch a movie? It might help with the ennuye vibe.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ennuye is derived from the Old French word 'enui', which means boredom or weariness. The root 'en-' (meaning to cause) combined with 'nui' (meaning to annoy or trouble) conveys the sense of causing annoyance or trouble, leading to a state of boredom. Thus, 'ennuye' refers to the act of causing someone to feel bored or weary.

Memory Tip

Think of 'en-' meaning to cause and 'nui' meaning to trouble — this helps you remember that 'ennuye' means to cause someone to feel bored.

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