Dérange (en. Disturbs)

/de.ʁɑ̃ʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Cause trouble or concern to someone.
His constant noise disturbed all the neighbors.
Son bruit constant dérangeait tous les voisins.
Disrupt a situation or event.
The unexpected can disrupt the smooth running of the meeting.
Les imprévus peuvent déranger le bon déroulement de la réunion.
Interrupt or distract someone in their activity.
It is inappropriate to disturb someone when they are working.
Il est malvenu de déranger quelqu'un lorsqu'il travaille.

Etymology

From the regular verb déranger, from the prefix dé- and the verb range.

Common Phrases and Expressions

disturb the spirits
Cause confusion or disarray among people.
déranger les esprits
do not disturb
Indicate that one does not wish to be interrupted.
ne pas déranger
disturb someone
Make a person distracted from their normal activity.
déranger quelqu'un

Related Words

disturbance
The act of disturbing or the state of disruption.
dérangement
discomfort
A discomfort is a trouble or an unease caused to someone.
gêne
disruption
An event that causes an imbalance or an unwanted change.
perturbation

Slang Meanings

Disturb in an informal context.
Stop disturbing, we are watching a movie!
Arrête de déranger, on est en train de regarder un film!
Make noise or be intrusive.
This neighbor always disturbs with his music.
Ce voisin, il dérange tout le temps avec sa musique.