perdu — meaning in English

English meaning

• confused adj Unable to think clearly or understand what is happening.
• damned adv Used to add emphasis, especially to complaints or strong statements — a milder stand-in for the swear word it comes from.
• forlorn adj Sad and lonely, especially from feeling abandoned.
• lost adj Unable to find your way or unsure of your location.

Senses

perdu is used for these senses in English:

• at a loss (idiomatic) Not sure; uncertain; lacking further ideas, direction, or ability.
• confused (of a person) unable to think clearly or understand
• forlorn Abandoned, deserted, left behind.

confused — full definition

1. adj Unable to think clearly or understand what is happening.
2. adj Disorganised, jumbled, or lacking clear structure.
3. adj Embarrassed or flustered.

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