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unwelcome guest

/ʌnˈwɛlkəm ɡɛst/

Traduction: Personne qui n'est pas attendue ou invitée, ou dont la présence est perçue comme intrusive ou importune.

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/ʌnˈwɛlkəm ɡɛst/B2formal
  • frPersonne qui n'est pas attendue ou invitée, ou dont la présence est perçue comme intrusive ou importune.

A person who is not wanted or invited, or whose presence is considered intrusive or bothersome.

  1. Uninvited or unwanted visitorB2formal

    A person who arrives without being invited or is not wanted at a place or event.

    frinvité importun

    • The party was ruined by an unwelcome guest who started an argument.
    • He felt like an unwelcome guest at the family reunion.
    • The security guard escorted the unwelcome guest out of the building.
  2. Unpleasant or intrusive thingB2informal

    Something undesirable that appears or occurs unexpectedly, often causing trouble.

    frinvité indésirable

    • The flu was an unwelcome guest that stayed for a week.
    • A sudden rainstorm was an unwelcome guest at the outdoor wedding.
    • Doubt can be an unwelcome guest in a relationship.