confused in French
confused in French is embrouillé, désorienté, perdu — confused means unable to think clearly or understand what is happening.
confused in French
embrouillé
(of a person) unable to think clearly or understand
désorienté
(of a person) unable to think clearly or understand
perdu
(of a person) unable to think clearly or understand
désorienté
(of a person or animal) disoriented
confus
(of a person or animal) disoriented
embrouillé
chaotic, jumbled or muddled
confus
chaotic, jumbled or muddled
incohérent
making no sense; illogical
embarrassé
embarrassed
What does "confused" mean?
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adj Unable to think clearly or understand what is happening.
"The elderly man looked confused and couldn't remember his address."
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adj Disorganised, jumbled, or lacking clear structure.
"The report was a confused mess of half-finished points."
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adj Embarrassed or flustered.
"She gave a confused little laugh and changed the subject."
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confused in a sentence
- The elderly man looked confused and couldn't remember his address.
- I was so confused by the road signs that I took the wrong turn.
- The report was a confused mess of half-finished points.
- The plot of the film was confused, and nobody could follow the story.
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What is "confused" in French?
"confused" in French is embrouillé, désorienté, perdu. confused means: Unable to think clearly or understand what is happening.
How do you use "confused" in a sentence?
Example: "The elderly man looked confused and couldn't remember his address." In French, "confused" is embrouillé, désorienté, perdu.
Are there other ways to say "confused" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "confused": embrouillé, désorienté, perdu, confus, incohérent, embarrassé.
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