Chaos (en. Chaos)
/ka.oz/
Meaning & Definition
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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 !