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Trouble (en. Disorder)

[tʁub.l]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A state of disorganization or anxiety.

Mental disorder can affect quality of life.

Le trouble mental peut affecter la qualité de vie.

A difficulty or any kind of problem.

He encountered a problem during his studies.

Il a rencontré un trouble lors de ses études.

A disturbance, a discomfort.

She suffers from digestive disorders.

Elle souffre de troubles digestifs.

verb

To cause a disturbance or disorder.

Don't trouble me with your stories.

Ne me trouble pas avec tes histoires.

To put someone in a state of anxiety.

This news greatly disturbed him.

Cette nouvelle l'a beaucoup troublé.

Etymology

From Old French 'trouble', from Latin 'troublem' meaning 'confusion.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

mental disorder

Disturbed mental state.

trouble mental

concentration disorder

Difficulty maintaining attention.

trouble de la concentration

sleep disorder

Difficulty sleeping or staying asleep.

trouble du sommeil

Related Words

disturbance

Action of disturbing something.

perturbation

disagreement

Situation where there is a lack of harmony between ideas.

désaccord

anxiety

State of a person who is concerned about something.

inquiétude

Slang Meanings

Minor problem or concern.

I have a minor issue with my car, but it's nothing serious.

J'ai un petit trouble avec ma voiture, mais ce n'est rien de grave.

Bad situation in personal life.

He is going through a romantic issue at the moment.

Il traverse un trouble sentimental en ce moment.