Troubla (en. Troubled)

[tʁubla]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To bring about confusion or agitation.
He disturbed the atmosphere with his inappropriate jokes.
Il troublait l'atmosphère avec ses blagues inappropriées.
To disrupt an event or situation.
The rain disturbed the outdoor ceremony.
La pluie a troublé la cérémonie en plein air.
To alter the normal state of something.
The noise disturbed my concentration while studying.
Le bruit a troublé ma concentration pendant l'étude.

Etymology

From the Latin 'turbulāre', which means to disturb or agitate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to disturb the peace
To cause a disturbance in tranquility.
troubler la paix
to disturb someone
To provoke anxiety or discomfort in a person.
troubler quelqu'un
to disturb one's thoughts
To confuse or unsettle someone's state of mind.
troubler ses pensées

Related Words

trouble
State of disorder or confusion.
trouble
to disturb
Verb meaning to cause trouble.
troubler
party pooper
A person who comes to disrupt or ruin a party.
trouble-fête

Slang Meanings

To be in a blur or confusion.
He is really disturbed by all this story.
Il est vraiment troublé par toute cette histoire.
To be in disagreement or conflict.
They are always disturbing each other.
Ils sont toujours en train de se troubler l'un l'autre.