Troublait (en. Troubled)
[tʁu.ble]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Causes a disturbance.
The noise from the street disturbed his sleep.
Le bruit de la rue troublait son sommeil.
Provokes confusion or concern.
The situation troubled the employees.
La situation troublait les employés.
Creates disorder.
Rapid changes disturb the team's balance.
Les changements rapides troublent l'équilibre de l'équipe.
Etymology
From the Latin 'turbulare', meaning to disturb or disrupt.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to trouble someone
To cause concern or confusion to a person.
troubler quelqu'un
to be troubled
To feel confused or disturbed by something.
être troublé
to trouble minds
To cause confusion or disorder in thoughts.
troubler les esprits
Related Words
trouble
State of disturbance or concern.
trouble
troubling
Causing worry or embarrassment.
troublant
troubling
The action of troubling; disturbance.
troublement
Slang Meanings
To be in a haze.
I am a bit troubled by this news.
Je suis un peu troublé par cette nouvelle.
To be in a fog.
After this discussion, I feel troubled.
Après cette discussion, je me sens troublé.