English–French
“tangle” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃ʃəvɛtʁəmɑ̃/
Example
Après le lavage, j'ai trouvé un enchevêtrement de fils dans la poche.
After washing, I found a tangle of threads in my pocket.
How to say “tangle” in French
“Tangle” in French is enchevêtrement.
A crowded mesh in which separate threads or connections lose their clear paths and become difficult to sort out.
Example sentences with enchevêtrement
Un enchevêtrement de cheveux empêchait son bonnet de se poser correctement.
A tangle of hair kept their hat from sitting properly.
Tips for using enchevêtrement
- In formal or written French, enchevêtrement often describes complicated systems or relationships, while everyday speech may use simpler terms such as fouillis.