Malentendu (en. Misunderstanding)

/malɑ̃tɑ̃dy/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Erroneous interpretation of a statement or situation.

There was a misunderstanding between us about the meeting.

Il y a eu un malentendu entre nous au sujet de la réunion.

Disagreement or confusion caused by a misinterpretation.

This misunderstanding caused a lot of tension.

Ce malentendu a provoqué beaucoup de tensions.

A situation in which a person's intentions are not understood.

Our misunderstanding was resolved after an open discussion.

Notre malentendu a été résolu après une discussion franche.

From the words 'mal' and 'entendre', meaning 'my bad understanding'.

to have a misunderstanding

To be in disagreement due to a misinterpretation.

avoir un malentendu

to clarify a misunderstanding

To explain in order to avoid future confusion.

clarifier un malentendu

to get out of a misunderstanding

To resolve a situation of misunderstanding.

se sortir d'un malentendu

to hear

To perceive sounds, understand words.

entendre

bad

In a negative manner, or that adversely affects.

mal

agreement

Mutual agreement or understanding.

entente

Big confusion

This story has been a big confusion since the beginning.

Cette histoire est une grosse confusion depuis le début.

Missed call

That last call was a real missed call.

Ce dernier appel a été un vrai coup de fils raté.