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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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