Indes (en. Indies)
/ɛ̃dɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
State of disorientation, confusion.
He finds himself in total indecision after this announcement.
Il se trouve dans un indes total après cette annonce.
Confused, uncertain position.
The information about the project was in complete indecision.
Les informations sur le projet étaient dans un indes complet.
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, probably derived from the Latin 'indecisus', indicating a state of uncertainty.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be in a state of indecision
To be in a confusing situation.
être dans un indes
to come out of indecision
To succeed in clarifying a situation.
sortir de l'indes
Related Words
indecision
State of hesitation about a choice.
indécision
confusion
Lack of clarity in a situation.
confusion
disorientation
State of inability to determine direction.
désorientation
Slang Meanings
To be lost in one's thoughts or actions.
This situation puts me in severe indecision.
Cette situation me met dans un indes sévère.
To be in a chaotic situation.
After this party, everyone was in a state of indecision.
Après cette fête, tout le monde était dans un indes.