Confondus (en. Confused)

/kɔ̃.fɔ̃.dy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Said of things that are mixed or cannot be distinguished.
The two concepts were confounded in the study.
Les deux concepts ont été confondus dans l'étude.
Describes a situation where two elements are mistakenly assimilated to one another.
He confused the two famous artists.
Il a confondu les deux artistes célèbres.
Used to describe emotions or feelings that overlap.
She felt confounded between joy and sadness.
Elle se sentait confondue entre la joie et la tristesse.

Etymology

From the verb 'to confuse', which means to mix or to deceive.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be confounded
To be in a situation of mixing or disorientation.
être confondu
to confuse the paths
Mixing information or directions.
confondre les pistes

Related Words

to confuse
To mix, not to distinguish.
confondre
confusion
State of uncertainty or disorder.
confusion
misunderstanding
Lack of understanding or clarity.
incompréhension

Slang Meanings

Confused in one's thoughts or actions
He is completely confounded after this news.
Il est complètement confondu après cette nouvelle.
Mixed with other ideas or reflections
I feel confounded with all these opinions.
Je me sens confondu avec toutes ces opinions.