lourd
creepy / annoying / too pushy (in flirting context)
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/luʁ/
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Cultural Note
In French dating slang, 'lourd' (literally 'heavy') describes someone whose flirting is unwanted, overly aggressive, or lacking subtlety. Being called 'lourd' is one of the worst things in French séduction culture, where elegance and reading social cues are paramount. The expression 'la lourdeur' (heaviness) refers to clumsy, unwelcome advances.
📝 Example Sentences
Arrête, tu es trop lourd, elle n'est clairement pas intéressée.
Stop, you're being too pushy, she's clearly not interested.
Le mec au bar était super lourd, il ne voulait pas me lâcher.
The guy at the bar was super creepy, he wouldn't leave me alone.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | lourde |
| masculine | lourd |
| feminine_plural | lourdes |
| masculine_plural | lourds |