Chaos (en. Chaos)

/ka.oz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of total disorder.
Chaos reigned in the city after the storm.
Le chaos régnait dans la ville après la tempête.
Lack of organization.
The chaos of his desk reflects his mind.
Le chaos de son bureau reflète son esprit.
Difficulty concentrating due to distractions.
It was impossible to work because of the surrounding chaos.
Il était impossible de travailler à cause du chaos ambiant.

Etymology

From the Greek 'khaos' meaning 'void' or 'confused space.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in chaos
to be in a situation of total disorder.
être dans le chaos
chaos of ideas
a mix of disordered thoughts.
chaos des idées
to create chaos
to provoke a chaotic situation.
créer le chaos

Related Words

anarchy
Absence of government or authority.
anarchie
disorganization
State of a poorly organized system.
désorganisation
tumult
A loud noise or disordered agitation.
tumulte

Slang Meanings

Great disorder, often used in a humorous context.
The party ended in a real chaos!
La fête a fini dans un vrai chaos !
A situation difficult to manage.
It's chaos here, I need help!
C'est le chaos ici, j'ai besoin d'aide !