Déranger (en. To disturb)

[deʁɑ̃ʒe]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To penalize or disrupt someone.
Do not disturb me while I am working.
Ne me dérange pas pendant que je travaille.
To interrupt, disturb a moment or a place.
She was disturbing the meeting with her incessant questions.
Elle dérangeait la réunion avec ses questions incessantes.
To put something out of its normal state.
The noise from the street disturbed his sleep.
Le bruit de la rue dérangeait son sommeil.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'derangere', meaning 'to put out of order'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do not disturb
Indicates that one should not interrupt or trouble someone.
ne pas déranger
disturb the minds
To cause confusion or agitation.
déranger les esprits

Related Words

disturbance
The state of something that is disturbed.
dérangement
disturbing
Causing disturbance.
dérangeant
disturbed
In a state of disorder or disorganization.
dérangé

Slang Meanings

To annoy someone to the fullest.
He disturbed everyone with his jokes.
Il a dérangé tout le monde avec ses blagues.
To be too insistent.
Stop disturbing, you are annoying!
Arrête de déranger, tu es lourd!