Dérangeait (en. Disturbed)

/de.ʁɑ̃.ʒɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Disrupt the normal functioning of something.
The noise outside disturbed my concentration.
Le bruit dehors dérangeait ma concentration.
Cause inconvenience or discomfort to someone.
He disturbed his friends with his incessant jokes.
Il dérangeait ses amis avec ses blagues incessantes.
Put in disorder.
The children messed up the room after playing.
Les enfants dérangeaient la chambre après avoir joué.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'déranger', which is composed of the prefix 'de-' and the verb 'ranger'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do not disturb
Indicates that one wishes to be left alone.
ne pas déranger
that bothers me
Expresses discomfort or annoyance caused by something.
cela me dérange
it doesn't bother me
Sign of acceptance or tolerance towards a situation.
ça ne me dérange pas

Related Words

disturbance
Action of disturbing or disrupting.
dérangement
disturbing
Causing a disturbance.
dérangeant

Slang Meanings

Slightly bother
His attitude tonight bothered me a little.
Son attitude de ce soir me dérangeait un peu.
Annoy
Stop disturbing, you are making noise for nothing.
Arrête de dérangeait, tu fais du bruit pour rien.