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    Labyrinthe (en. Labyrinth)

    [la.bi.ʁɛ̃t]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Complex structure of corridors and dead ends.
    The labyrinth of Versailles is famous for its beauty.
    Le labyrinthe de Versailles est célèbre pour sa beauté.
    Difficult and confusing situation.
    She felt lost in the labyrinth of her thoughts.
    Elle se sentait perdue dans le labyrinthe de ses pensées.
    Figuratively, a tangle of problems.
    The bureaucratic labyrinth makes administrative processes complicated.
    Le labyrinthe bureaucratique rend les démarches compliquées.

    Etymology

    From ancient Greek 'laburinthos', refers to a complex of corridors.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a labyrinth
    to be lost in a complicated situation.
    être dans un labyrinthe
    to find one's way in the labyrinth
    to navigate through complex problems.
    trouver son chemin dans le labyrinthe
    labyrinth of the mind
    a state of mental confusion.
    labyrinthe de l'esprit

    Related Words

    maze
    synonym, complicated structure.
    dédale
    entanglement
    situation of confusion or disorder.
    enchevêtrement
    complex
    that which is composed of multiple interconnected elements.
    complexe

    Slang Meanings

    To get lost in a complex situation.
    He feels like he's navigating a labyrinth when he talks about love.
    Il a l'impression de naviguer dans un labyrinthe quand il parle d'amour.
    To face unexpected difficulties.
    This project is a real labyrinth.
    Ce projet est un vrai labyrinthe.