French Conversation · Level 119
60 words
French word
troubler
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁuble/
Meaning
- verbupset
Example
La nouvelle l'a troublé.
The news upset him.
More examples
Cette question me trouble.
This question upsets me.
Core concept
A person's mental balance is disturbed by news, uncertainty, or strong emotion.
Common phrases
troubler quelqu'un
upset someone
me trouble
upsets me
se troubler
become upset
Similar words
déranger: To interrupt attention or activity and make someone feel restless.
inquiéter: To cause worry or anxiety and leave someone uneasy.
perturber: To disrupt concentration or the flow of work, making clear thought difficult.
bouleverser: To deeply upset someone through intense shock or grief.
Definition in French
Provoquer chez quelqu'un de l'émoi, de la confusion ou de l'inquiétude.
Word origin
French troubler is inherited through Old French from Latin turbare, meaning to stir up or disturb, and later acquired psychological senses.
Usage tips
- Se troubler describes becoming unsettled oneself, while troubler quelqu'un describes causing that reaction in another person.