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convoluted in French

convoluted in French is convoluté, circonvolutif, alambiqué — convoluted means extremely complicated and hard to follow.

convoluted in French

convoluté
adj
(chiefly, anatomy, zoology) Having numerous overlapping coils or folds; convolute.
circonvolutif
adj
(chiefly, anatomy, zoology) Having numerous overlapping coils or folds; convolute.
alambiqué
adj
(figuratively) Complex, complicated, or intricate.
compliqué
adj
(figuratively) Complex, complicated, or intricate.
tortueux
adj
(figuratively) Complex, complicated, or intricate.

What does "convoluted" mean?

  1. adj Extremely complicated and hard to follow.
    "His explanation was so convoluted that nobody understood it."
  2. adj Having many twists, coils, or folds.
    "The shell had a convoluted, spiralling shape."
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convoluted in a sentence

  • His explanation was so convoluted that nobody understood it.
  • The plot of the film is needlessly convoluted.
  • The shell had a convoluted, spiralling shape.

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What is "convoluted" in French?

"convoluted" in French is convoluté, circonvolutif, alambiqué. convoluted means: Extremely complicated and hard to follow.

How do you use "convoluted" in a sentence?

Example: "His explanation was so convoluted that nobody understood it." In French, "convoluted" is convoluté, circonvolutif, alambiqué.

Are there other ways to say "convoluted" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "convoluted": convoluté, circonvolutif, alambiqué, compliqué, tortueux.

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