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    Dédale (en. Maze)

    /de.dal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A place or situation characterized by great complexity.
    This text is a labyrinth of reflections that are difficult to follow.
    Ce texte est un dédale de réflexions difficiles à suivre.
    A labyrinth, often used in a figurative sense.
    They got lost in the labyrinth of streets in the old town.
    Ils se sont perdus dans le dédale de rues de la ville ancienne.
    A situation where one is lost among a multitude of options.
    He found himself in a labyrinth of choices and didn't know what to do.
    Il s'est retrouvé dans un dédale de choix et ne savait quoi faire.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'dedalum', derived from the Greek 'Daedalus' who refers to the mythological architect of the labyrinth.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get lost in a labyrinth
    to be confused or disoriented in a complex situation
    se perdre dans un dédale
    labyrinth of thoughts
    a complex and disorganized series of thoughts
    dédale de pensées
    to exit the labyrinth
    to find a solution to a complicated situation
    sortir du dédale

    Related Words

    labyrinth
    a complicated situation or structure within which it is difficult to navigate
    labyrinthe
    complex
    which contains numerous elements or is difficult to understand
    complexe
    intrigue
    a secretive situation, often complicated, that can be difficult to untangle
    intrigue

    Slang Meanings

    A jumble of problems
    All this mess is a real labyrinth to sort out.
    Tout ce bazar est un vrai dédale à régler.
    A place where one feels lost
    This party felt like a social labyrinth where I didn't know anyone.
    Cette fête ressemblait à un dédale social où je ne connaissais personne.