French Word · Intermediate
ennui
trouble, issue, annoyance
Pronunciation: /ɑ̃.nɥi/
Meaning
trouble, issue, annoyance
Example
Notre ennui, nos mœurs fades sont le résultat du système politique.
Our boredom, our insipid customs, are the result of the political system.
Practice tips
- Practice ennui out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.