Dérangement (en. Disturbance)

/de.ʁɑ̃.ʒ.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Distraction or disturbance of a fact.
The disruption of my schedule caused delays.
Le dérangement de mon emploi du temps a causé des retards.
Trouble at the level of mental health.
He suffers from a psychological disruption.
Il souffre d'un dérangement psychologique.
Inconvenience or disturbance in the natural order of things.
This noise is a disruption for the students.
Ce bruit est un dérangement pour les étudiants.
Misadventure or inconvenience.
Thus, minor disruptions can occur.
Ainsi, des dérangements mineurs peuvent se produire.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'déranger', the prefix 'dé-', and 'ranger'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Without disruption
Without disturbance or inconvenience.
sans dérangement
To have a disruption
To be in disorder or to have a problem.
avoir un dérangement
To cause a disruption
To provoke discomfort or trouble.
causer un dérangement

Related Words

Disturb
To create a disturbance or trouble.
déranger
Arrangement
Arrangement or organization of elements.
arrangement
Displacement
Action of changing place.
déplacement

Slang Meanings

A small problem of little importance.
It’s just a disruption, it will be fixed.
C'est juste un dérangement, ça va s'arranger.
Be it at home or elsewhere, a small annoyance.
He had a disruption with his computer but it was nothing serious.
Il a eu un dérangement avec son ordinateur mais c'était rien de grave.