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mix-up

/ˈmɪks.ʌp/

Translations

mix-upnoun

mix-ups

/ˈmɪks.ʌp/

There was a mix-up at the airport, and my luggage was sent to the wrong destination.

Il y a eu une confusion à l’aéroport, et mes bagages ont été envoyés à la mauvaise destination.

quiproquoEmployé pour un malentendu ou une méprise.

Due to a mix-up in the schedule, the meeting was canceled without notice.

À cause d’un quiproquo dans le planning, la réunion a été annulée sans prévenir.

Additional translations

erreurSurtout pour une erreur causée par une confusion ou une mauvaise communication.

bagarreSens familier pour une petite altercation physique.

Synonyms

mix-upnoun

A situation in which things are confused or not organized properly, leading to mistakes or misunderstandings.

There was a mix-up at the airport, and my luggage was sent to the wrong destination.

An error or mistake resulting from confusion or miscommunication.

Due to a mix-up in the schedule, the meeting was canceled without notice.

Informal: a fight, skirmish, or minor physical altercation.

He ended up in a mix-up outside the bar but no one was seriously hurt.