si ennuyeux
The English phrase "so boring" is translated into French as si ennuyeux.
si ennuyeux is used to describe something that is not interesting and causes a feeling of weariness. You can also use the alternative tellement ennuyeux interchangeably in most contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
In this phrase, si functions as an intensifier meaning "so" or "as", rather than meaning "if".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the phrase C'est plate en maudit is used to express strong boredom.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes to the feminine form si ennuyeuse if the noun being described is feminine and si ennuyeuses if the noun being described is feminine plural.
Did you know?
- While si ennuyeux is standard, French speakers often use the slang term chiant to describe something truly boring or tedious.
- In Quebec, the expression C'est plate for boredom comes from the word for 'flat', suggesting the situation lacks any relief or excitement.
- French has a specific noun ras-le-bol to describe the feeling of being so bored or fed up that you cannot take it anymore.
Examples in context
- Pourquoi les cours de langues traditionnels sont-ils si ennuyeux ?Why are conventional language classes so boring?This sentence is useful for asking why conventional language classes are si ennuyeux.Tatoeba #1059109 by sacredceltic, translation #934595 by mrdax
- La conférence était si ennuyeuse que j'ai failli m'endormir.The conference was so boring that I almost fell asleep.
- Ce film est super barbant, je ne comprends pas pourquoi tout le monde l'aime.This movie is so boring, I don't understand why everyone likes it.
- Ce film est si ennuyeux.This movie is so boring.
- Le trajet est si ennuyeux quand il pleut.The commute is so boring when it rains.
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are waiting in a long line at the post office.
- ChloéL'attente ici est si ennuyeux.The wait here is so boring.
- LucasJe suis d'accord, on ne bouge pas.I agree, we aren't moving.
- ChloéOn devrait lire un livre.We should read a book.
- LucasBonne idée, Chloé.Good idea, Chloé.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
