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    Brouiller (en. To blur)

    /bʁu.je/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To remove the clarity or sharpness of something.
    The fog blurred the drivers' view.
    Le brouillard a brouillé la vue des conducteurs.
    To mix elements in such a way that they are no longer identifiable.
    He shuffled the cards before dealing.
    Il a brouillé les cartes avant de les distribuer.
    To emit radio signals in a way that creates interference.
    The enemy attempted to disrupt our communications.
    L'ennemi tentait de brouiller nos communications.

    Etymology

    Comes from Old French 'brouillier', which means to make unclear or confused.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to confuse the tracks
    to make things less clear in order to sow confusion.
    brouiller les pistes
    to muddle the game
    to disarm a strategy by making things confusing.
    brouiller le jeu

    Related Words

    fog
    A suspension of water droplets in the air that reduces visibility.
    brouillard
    hubbub
    A confused or disorderly noise, often from multiple people.
    brouhaha
    rough draft
    A text or draft that is not yet finalized.
    brouillon

    Slang Meanings

    To destabilize someone verbally.
    He completely confused me with his arguments.
    Il m'a complètement brouillé avec ses arguments.
    To get lost in one's thoughts.
    I got muddled again by thinking too much.
    Je me suis brouillé encore une fois en réfléchissant trop.