fuss

• Substantif désignant une agitation ou une inquiétude excessive ou inutile à propos de quelque chose, souvent pour des broutilles, accompagnée de bruit ou de remue-ménage.

A noun referring to unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or concern about something, often over trivial matters.

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1. Unnecessary excitement or worryB1informal

   A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, worry, or anger about something unimportant.

   histoires, agitation inutile

   • She made a big fuss about the broken vase.
   • There was a lot of fuss over the new dress code.
   • Don't make a fuss; it's just a small mistake.

   Synonymesadobotherbrouhahacommotionexcitementhoo-hahullabaloopalaverstirto-do

   Antonymescalmcomposurepeaceserenity

2. Complaint or protestB1informal

   An expression of protest or complaint, often about something trivial.

   protestation, récrimination

   • He kicked up a fuss when his order was wrong.
   • The customers made a fuss about the long wait.
   • There was a fuss over the seating arrangements.

   Synonymesbothercomplaintgrievancegrumblemoanobjectionoutcryproteststirwhine

   Antonymesacceptanceacquiescenceapprovalcontentmentsatisfaction

3. Attention or pamperingB2informal

   Special attention or care given to someone, often to soothe or please them.

   Attention ou soin particulier

   • The baby loves all the fuss from his grandparents.
   • She made a fuss over her guests, offering them drinks and snacks.
   • He doesn't like any fuss on his birthday.

   Synonymesattentionindulgencepamperingtreatment

   Antonymesneglect

• Verbe exprimant une agitation ou une inquiétude excessive et souvent inutile à propos de détails ou de choses mineures, ou le fait de s'affairer de manière nerveuse et pointilleuse.

A verb used to express the act of showing unnecessary or excessive concern, worry, or agitation, often about trivial matters.

1. Worry or complain excessivelyB1informal

   To show unnecessary worry, excitement, or annoyance about small matters.

   s'inquiéter ou se plaindre excessivement

   • She fussed over the decorations for hours.
   • Stop fussing about the small details.
   • He fussed when his coffee wasn't hot enough.

   Synonymescarpcomplainfretgrumblemoannigglewhineworry

   Antonymescalmcomposerelaxsoothe

2. Pay excessive attentionB1informal

   To give too much attention to someone or something, often in a caring but annoying way.

   s'inquiéter / s'agiter excessivement

   • The grandmother fussed over the baby all day.
   • He fussed with his tie before the interview.
   • She fussed around the kitchen preparing the meal.

   Synonymesbabycluckcoddlecossetdotefrethovermollycoddlemotherpamper