confus
confused, embarrassed
adjective kohn-FU Less Common
Origin: Latin confusus
Also means
muddled, jumbled
Usage Note
confus describes a person who is confused or embarrassed (je suis confus = 'I'm embarrassed / I apologise') or a situation that is muddled (des explications confuses). In formal registers, confus is used to express polite regret or apology. The noun is confusion.
Examples
"Il était confus après cette longue explication."
Natural Translation
He was confused after that long explanation.
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