Basic Details
Word: Bte noire
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or avoids.
Synonyms: Nemesis, aversion, bugbear, irritation
Antonyms: Favorite, darling, preference, idol
Idioms and Phrases
- His bte noire: Refers to something that someone strongly dislikes. Example: "Math has always been his bte noire, no matter how hard he tries."
- Become a bte noire: To turn into a source of irritation or dislike. Example: "That new manager quickly became the bte noire of the entire department."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Spelling errors are the editor's bte noire; she cannot tolerate them.
Example 2: Traffic jams are my bte noire during the morning commute.
Example 3: For many students, public speaking is a bte noire that they work hard to overcome.
Fun Fact
Did you know that "bte noire" is a French term that literally means "black beast"? It has been adopted into English to describe something detested or dreaded.
Famous Quote
"Boredom is my bte noire - I strive to keep every moment filled with purpose." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bte noire" mean?
a) A kind of wild animal
b) A person's favorite thing
c) A person or thing that is disliked or avoided
d) A black-colored object
Answer: c) A person or thing that is disliked or avoided
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bte noire"?
a) Idol
b) Nemesis
c) Favorite
d) Love
Answer: b) Nemesis
3. Which is an antonym of "bte noire"?
a) Aversion
b) Bugbear
c) Darling
d) Irritation
Answer: c) Darling
4. Which sentence uses "bte noire" correctly?
a) Chocolate is her bte noire - she can't live without it.
b) Heights are his bte noire; he avoids balconies and high places.
c) She bte noire the test with confidence.
d) The bte noire is always her favorite topic.
Answer: b) Heights are his bte noire; he avoids balconies and high places.
5. What does the idiom "his bte noire" suggest?
a) Something he deeply loves
b) A pet animal
c) A source of pleasure
d) Something he particularly dislikes
Answer: d) Something he particularly dislikes
