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Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given foreign expression.
Bete noire
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anything one avoids or dreads
💡 Explanation:
Bête noire is French for 'black beast,' referring to something or someone one strongly dislikes, fears, or avoids. Option A incorrectly suggests a new person, while C and D describe unrelated concepts. The term expresses personal aversion or dread.