English–French

“disruption” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛʁtyʁbasjɔ̃/

Example

La perturbation du trafic a retardé mon bus.

The traffic disruption delayed my bus.

Illustration for perturbation (disruption)

How to say “disruption” in French

“Disruption” in French is perturbation.

A normally ordered system briefly thrown off balance, whether in traffic, machinery, or events.

Full entry for perturbation: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with perturbation

La perturbation du sommeil réduit ma concentration.

The sleep disturbance reduces my concentration.

Tips for using perturbation

  • Perturbation is more formal than problème or retard and is common in official or written descriptions of disruptions.

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