turlupiner

Senses

1. 1.

   to worry, to bother, to preoccupy

   to cause someone concern or distress about something trivial

Examples

• "Ne te laisse pas turlupiner par ces petits détails."

  Don't let these small details worry you.

• "Qu'est-ce qui te turlupine aujourd'hui?"

  What is bothering you today?

• "Elle se turlupine pour des choses qui n'en valent pas la peine."

  She worries about things that aren't worth it.

Usage

Informal and somewhat dated register. Often used reflexively (se turlupiner) or in negative constructions. Emphasizes petty or trivial worries rather than serious concerns.