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entangle in French

entangle in French is empêtrer, intriquer, tortiller — entangle means to tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated.

entangle in French

empêtrer
verb
(transitive) To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.
intriquer
verb
(transitive) To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.
tortiller
verb
(transitive) To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.

What does "entangle" mean?

  1. verb To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated.
  2. verb To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.
  3. verb To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.

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What is "entangle" in French?

"entangle" in French is empêtrer, intriquer, tortiller. entangle means: To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "entangle": empêtrer, intriquer, tortiller.

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