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    Désordre (en. Mess)

    /de.zɔʁdʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Absence of structure or organization.
    The desk is in a state of permanent disorder.
    Le bureau est dans un état de désordre permanent.
    Disturbance of social or public order.
    The riots caused disorder in the city.
    Les émeutes ont causé un désordre dans la ville.
    Disruption in normal functioning.
    Emotional disorder can affect a person's well-being.
    Un désordre émotionnel peut affecter le bien-être d'une personne.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'disordinem,' derived from 'dis-' and 'ordo,' meaning order.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put order into the disorder
    To try to organize a chaotic situation.
    mettre de l'ordre dans le désordre
    a total mess
    A situation where nothing is in order.
    un désordre total
    to live in disorder
    To lead a life without structure or organization.
    vivre dans le désordre

    Related Words

    order
    State or condition of what is well-organized.
    ordre
    organization
    Action of structuring or planning.
    organisation
    chaos
    State of complete disorder and confusion.
    chaos

    Slang Meanings

    Mess
    It's a real mess here with all those papers scattered around.
    C'est un vrai bordel ici avec tous ces papiers éparpillés.
    Flea market
    This room looks like a flea market after the party.
    Cette chambre ressemble à un bazar après la fête.