English–French

“puzzled” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛʁplɛks/

Example

Je suis perplexe.

I am puzzled.

Illustration for perplexe (puzzled)

How to say “puzzled” in French

“Puzzled” in French is perplexe.

A person stopped at a tangled set of clues, unsure which explanation or response to follow.

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

Example sentences with perplexe

Elle est restée perplexe après l'explication.

She remained perplexed after the explanation.

Tips for using perplexe

  • Perplexe has the same singular form for masculine and feminine subjects, as in il est perplexe and elle est perplexe.

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