Confus (en. Confused)

/kɔ̃.fyz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is not clear or causes uncertainty.
The explanations were so confusing that no one understood.
Les explications étaient tellement confuses que personne n'a compris.
Which is embarrassed, uncomfortable.
He was confused to receive so much attention.
Il était confus de recevoir autant d'attention.
Which results from a mixture.
His testimony was confused and incoherent.
Son témoignage était confus et incohérent.

Etymology

From the Latin 'confusus', past participle of 'confundere', which means 'to mix'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in the fog
To be in an uncertain or confusing situation.
être dans le flou
to have a confused mind
To lack clarity of mind or to be perplexed.
avoir l'esprit confus
to make a confusion
To mix things or ideas.
faire une confusion

Related Words

confusion
State of uncertainty or disorientation.
confusion
embarrassment
State of embarrassment or discomfort.
embarras
to confuse
To mix two things, making them indistinct.
confondre

Slang Meanings

To be lost
He is completely lost after that explanation.
Il est complètement paumé après cette explication.
to be in the fog
After this meeting, I am really in the fog.
Après cette réunion, je suis vraiment dans le flou.