Interaction sociale et relations - Petty & Annoying Behavior
Here you will find slang describing petty, irritating, or annoying behavior, capturing how people call out minor frustrations and nuisances.
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to talk excessively or continuously, often in a way that is annoying to others

japper, caqueter
the act of pretending to have skills, knowledge, or confidence in order to impress others

faux-semblant, prétention
to subtly insult or undermine someone to lower their confidence, often to manipulate or gain favor

dénigrer subtilement, saper la confiance
to complain or express dissatisfaction about something

se plaindre, râler
a person or thing that ruins the enjoyment, excitement, or positive mood of a situation

rabat-joie, trouble-fête
showing spite, malice, or subtly mean behavior, often in social interactions

méchant, malveillant
to waste time or behave in a silly, playful, or careless way

fainéanter, se défouler
feeling jealous or envious of someone or something

jalouse, envieuse
a statement that seems modest or self-critical but is intended to highlight something impressive

fausse modestie, modestie feinte
to speak rudely or disrespectfully, especially to someone in authority

répondre avec insolence, parler avec irrespect
to speak rudely or disrespectfully, often with sarcasm

répondre avec insolence, faire le malin
to anger, irritate, or annoy someone

agacer, énerver
to insult, belittle, or make a fool of someone, especially in public

humilier publiquement, rabaisser
to mock or ridicule someone, often playfully but sometimes harshly

se moquer de, railler
to act with flashy self-confidence
to bother, provoke, or antagonize someone

embêter, chercher des noises à
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