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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Foreign/Latin Words

Question:

Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the options given below:
"BETE NOIRE"

Options:

to avoid

affectionate

an object of dislike

an object to be liked

Correct Answer:

an object of dislike

Explanation:

The correct answer is OPTION 3 - an object of dislike

"Bête noire" is a French term that translates literally to "black beast." It is used figuratively to refer to something or someone that is intensely disliked or loathed.

The correct meaning of the word "BETE NOIRE" is: an object of dislike

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