convoluted

UK
/ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd/
US
/ˈkɑːn.və.lu.tɪd/
convolutedadjective
more convoluted
Comp.
most convoluted
Super.
Traduzioni
alambiquéSe dit d’un raisonnement, d’une explication ou d’un texte excessivement complexe et difficile à suivre.
The instructions for assembling the furniture were so convoluted that it took hours to understand them.
Les instructions pour monter le meuble étaient si alambiquées qu’il a fallu des heures pour les comprendre.
sinueuxPour un chemin, une route ou une forme présentant de nombreux virages et détours.
The convoluted path through the forest made it easy to get lost.
Le sentier sinueux à travers la forêt rendait facile de se perdre.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
embrouilléRegistre courant; insiste sur le caractère confus ou difficile à démêler d’un discours, d’une idée ou d’un raisonnement.
tortueuxS’emploie aussi pour un trajet, une ligne ou une forme très courbe et plein de méandres.
Definizioni
Extremely complex and difficult to follow.
The instructions for assembling the furniture were so convoluted that it took hours to understand them.
Having many twists and turns; intricate.
The convoluted path through the forest made it easy to get lost.
convolutedpast participle
UK
/ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd/
US
/ˈkɑːn.və.lu.tɪd/
Past participle of the verb "convolute", functioning as an adjective.
Traduzioni
enrouléSens descriptif concret: quelque chose de tordu, roulé ou en spirale sur lui-même.
The convoluted shell of the snail spiraled outward.
La coquille enroulée de l’escargot s’enroulait en spirale vers l’extérieur.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
torsadéPour des objets ou des formes tordus l’un autour de l’autre ou présentant une torsion.
Definizioni
Twisted, coiled, or rolled together upon itself.
The convoluted shell of the snail spiraled outward.
convoluteverb

convoluted

Past Simple

convoluted
Past Simple
convoluted
Past Participle
convoluting
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒn.və.luːt/
US
/ˈkɑːn.və.lut/
Traduzioni
compliquerSens général : rendre plus complexe ou difficile à comprendre.
The professor tended to convolute his lectures with unnecessary details.
Le professeur avait tendance à compliquer ses cours avec des détails inutiles.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
enroulerSens physique : rouler ou torsader en spirale ou en couches superposées.
Definizioni
To make something complex or difficult to understand.
The professor tended to convolute his lectures with unnecessary details.
To roll or coil up; to twist together.
The artisan convoluted the thin metal strips into a delicate spiral.
convoluteadjective
Definizioni
Having a complex and intricate form or structure.
The convolute design of the maze made it difficult for anyone to find their way out.
Rolled or coiled up longitudinally; twisted in overlapping layers, especially of leaves or other plant parts.
The convolute leaves of the magnolia bud are tightly wrapped around each other.