I know the two words mean "stupid" and "black" in French, but there is more meaning to the expression than simply translating it directly.
2007-10-14 20:22:19 · 8 answers · asked by Matt 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
'bete noire' can be translated as 'bugbear'. It is French for black beast and means something that really gets up your nose or annoys you....hence: bugbear.
2007-10-14 21:20:20 · answer #1 · answered by anigma 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-09 02:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meaning Of Bete Noire
2016-12-11 17:10:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bete noir means literally "black beast" it is an idiom in English for someone who is scorned or otherwise on the outs.
Eric Gagne is the bete noir of the Boston pitching staff after blowing the game in the 11th inning.
2007-10-14 20:32:43 · answer #4 · answered by mattapan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RE: What the freakin' hell does the expression "loaded for bear" mean? One of the attorneys at work just stated that he's "loaded for bear". Is he implying that he enjoys fornicating with large, hairy mammals (other than his wife)? Seriously, what a stupid expression. What the fcuk does it mean?
2016-05-22 16:16:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something or someone to be avoided.
2007-10-14 20:25:16 · answer #6 · answered by unabashed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
refers to someone or something you disliked or hated. annoyance.
2007-10-14 20:31:40 · answer #7 · answered by aNgRy YoUnG pOeT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means put it all on red.
2007-10-14 20:25:17 · answer #8 · answered by Jess 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋