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interfere

/ˌɪntəˈfɪə/

/ˌɪntərˈfɪr/

Translations

interfereverb

interfered

Past Simple

interfered

Past Participle

interfering

Gerund

/ˌɪntəˈfɪə/

/ˌɪntərˈfɪr/

interférerEn physique, à propos d’ondes, de lumière ou de sons.

When the two laser beams meet, they interfere, creating a pattern of bright and dark fringes.

Lorsque les deux faisceaux laser se rencontrent, ils interférent, créant un motif de franges claires et sombres.

perturberQuand quelque chose empêche le bon déroulement d’une activité ou d’un processus.

The loud noise from the construction site interfered with my ability to concentrate on my work.

Le bruit fort du chantier a perturbé ma capacité à me concentrer sur mon travail.

s'immiscerSurtout dans une affaire, une relation ou la vie privée de quelqu’un.

She didn't want her parents to interfere in her personal life.

Elle ne voulait pas que ses parents s'immiscent dans sa vie privée.

Additional translations

manipulerSans autorisation, avec risque d’endommager ou de dérégler.

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interfereverb

To get involved in a situation where one is not wanted or needed, often with the intention of helping but causing more harm.

She didn't want her parents to interfere in her personal life.

To prevent a process or activity from continuing or being carried out properly.

The loud noise from the construction site interfered with my ability to concentrate on my work.

To handle or adjust something without permission, often causing damage or disruption.

Please do not interfere with the equipment; it is very sensitive.

Of light, sound, or other waves, to combine so that the resulting amplitude is increased (constructive) or decreased (destructive).

When the two laser beams meet, they interfere, creating a pattern of bright and dark fringes.