/ʃjɑ̃/

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Translation

annoying, tedious (vulgar)

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Word origin

Present participle of the vulgar verb chier ('to defecate'), used as an adjective. Chier comes from Latin cacare.

Origin
Latin
Root
cacare

Grammar

Femininechiante
Masc pluralchiants
Fem pluralchiantes

Examples

.

This homework is really tedious.

.

He is a pain when he complains all the time.

, .

Waiting three hours at the station is a drag.

.

That film was long and boring.

formalités administratives .

Administrative paperwork is often a nuisance.

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This word is taught in chapter 34, lesson 8: The long tail: grime, grot and nonsense.