Troubler (en. To disturb)
/tʁu.blɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To modify the normal state of something, introducing disorder into it.
The judge's decision disturbed public order.
La décision du juge a troublé l'ordre public.
To cause worry or anxiety.
The news of the accident troubled the whole family.
La nouvelle de l'accident a troublé toute la famille.
To interrupt a peaceful flow.
The noise of traffic disturbed the peace of the park.
Le bruit de la circulation a troublé le calme du parc.
To make confused or uncertain.
The lies troubled his judgment.
Les mensonges ont troublé son jugement.
Etymology
From the Latin verb 'turbulare', based on 'turba' meaning 'chaos, crowd'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
disturb the mind
Create mental confusion.
troubler l'esprit
to become troubled
To become worried or confused.
se troubler
to be troubled by something
To be affected by a disturbing situation.
être troublé par quelque chose
Related Words
disturbance
A state of disorder caused by disturbing events.
perturbation
trouble
A state of agitation or confusion.
trouble
mental trouble
A condition affecting thoughts or emotions.
trouble mental
Slang Meanings
To be in a haze.
After this story, I'm totally troubled, I don't understand anything anymore.
Après cette histoire, je suis totalement troublé, je ne comprends plus rien.
To be on edge.
This constant noise troubles me, I can't take it anymore.
Ce bruit constant me trouble, j'en peux plus.