entangle in French
entangle in French is empêtrer, intriquer, tortiller — entangle means to twist or wind things together so tightly that they become hard to separate.
entangle in French
empêtrer
(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
(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
(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?
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verb To twist or wind things together so tightly that they become hard to separate.
"The dolphins became entangled in a fishing net."
- verb To draw someone into a difficult situation that is hard to escape from.
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verb To confuse or trouble someone with awkward demands or problems.
"The story entangles the facts with value judgments."
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entangle in a sentence
- The dolphins became entangled in a fishing net.
- The story entangles the facts with value judgments.
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What is "entangle" in French?
"entangle" in French is empêtrer, intriquer, tortiller. entangle means: To twist or wind things together so tightly that they become hard to separate.
Are there other ways to say "entangle" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "entangle": empêtrer, intriquer, tortiller.
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