entangle background

entangle

/ɛnˈtaŋɡəl/

Illustration entangle - Image 1

Illustration entangle - Image 2

verb

Emmêler, embrouiller

To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated

Examples :

"The dolphins became entangled in a fishing net."

Les dauphins se sont retrouvés empêtrés dans un filet de pêche.

action process condition

Illustration entangle - Image 1

Illustration entangle - Image 2

verb

Embrouiller, impliquer

To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult

Examples :

"She didn't want to entangle herself in office gossip, fearing it would lead to unnecessary drama. "

Elle ne voulait pas s'impliquer dans les commérages de bureau, craignant que cela ne mène à des drames inutiles.

situation action condition

Illustration entangle - Image 1

Illustration entangle - Image 2

verb

Enchevêtrer, emmêler

Examples :

"The kitten tried to catch the yarn and ended up entangling itself in it. "

Le chaton a essayé d'attraper le fil et s'est retrouvé à s'emmêler dedans.

Illustration entangle - Image 1

Illustration entangle - Image 2

verb

Impliquer, embrouiller

To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.

Examples :

"The student didn't study, and now he's entangled in a web of confusing equations and missed deadlines. "

L'étudiant n'a pas étudié, et maintenant il est impliqué dans un réseau d'équations confuses et de délais non respectés.

situation condition