obtrusiveEnglish → FrenchOxford English–Frenchobtrusive /BrE əbˈtruːsɪv , AmE əbˈtrusɪv, ɑbˈtrusɪv / adjective 1 (conspicuous) [decor] choquant; [stain, object] visible; [noise, smell] gênant 2 (indiscreet) [person, behaviour] importun