Troublés (en. Troubled)

/tʁu.blɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
State of a person who experiences anxiety or confusion.
He was troubled by what he had heard.
Il était troublé par ce qu'il avait entendu.
Someone who is disturbed, agitated, or worried.
Recent events have made him very troubled.
Les événements récents l'ont rendu très troublé.
Refers to something that is unclear or creates disorder.
The situation became troubled after the announcement.
La situation est devenue troublée après l'annonce.

Etymology

From the verb 'troubler', which comes from the Latin 'turbulare', meaning 'to stir, to trouble'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a troubled mind
To be preoccupied or confused.
avoir l'esprit troublé
to be troubled by something
To be affected by a situation or an event.
être troublé par quelque chose
to cause a bit of trouble
To add confusion to a situation.
mettre un peu de trouble
troubled by his thoughts
To be haunted or troubled by thoughts.
troublé par ses pensées

Related Words

trouble
State of disorder or confusion.
trouble
to trouble
To disturb order or tranquility.
troubler
troubling
Causing worry or agitation.
troublant

Slang Meanings

To be in a fog.
After all these rumors, I am totally troubled, I'm in a fog.
Après toutes ces rumeurs, je suis totalement troublé, j'suis dans le flou.
To be uncomfortable in one's own skin.
Since this morning, I feel troubled, like I'm uncomfortable in my own skin.
Depuis ce matin, je me sens troublé, comme mal dans ma peau.