dérangement
/de.ʁɑ̃ʒ.mɑ̃/masculine
The English phrase inconvenience can be translated into French as dérangement.
dérangement is used to express a disturbance or disruption. In formal contexts, the term embarras can also be used to denote a situation that causes inconvenience or embarrassment.
Meaning: something inconvenient or bothering (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word dérangement is derived from the verb déranger, which means to disturb or upset.
Which one should you use?
While dérangement refers to a disruption of a process or a person's peace, the word désagrément refers more to a general unpleasantness or discomfort.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase le moindre dérangement is a common way to say 'any inconvenience' or 'the slightest inconvenience' in formal apologies.
How do you pronounce it?
/de.ʁɑ̃ʒ.mɑ̃/
Did you know?
- In a psychiatric context, dérangement can refer to mental illness. A person described as dérangé is not just bothered, but mentally unstable.
- The word embarras can mean 'inconvenience' or 'difficulty', but it is also used to describe a physical blockage, such as a traffic jam.
- The English word 'derange' shares the same root as dérangement, but in English, it has evolved to mean specifically losing one's mental stability.
Examples in context
- Nous sommes désolés pour le dérangement.We are sorry for the inconvenience.This sentence is useful for expressing regret for the inconvenience using dérangement.Tatoeba #1557368 by sacredceltic, translation #1557165 by Spamster
- Nous présentons nos excuses pour le dérangement.We apologise for the inconvenience.This sentence is useful for presenting apologies for the inconvenience using dérangement.Tatoeba #1391085 by sacredceltic, translation #1390625 by GeeZ
- Nous présentons nos excuses pour le moindre dérangement.We apologize for any inconvenience.This sentence is useful for apologizing for any inconvenience using dérangement.Tatoeba #1112249 by sacredceltic, translation #1112240 by Scott
- Je suis désolé(e) du dérangement occasionné par la panne d'électricité.I am sorry for the inconvenience caused by the power outage.
- C'est vraiment embêtant d'avoir oublié les clés à la maison.It's quite inconvenient to have forgotten the keys at home.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo is apologizing to Manon for calling her too late at night.
- ManonHugo, il est très tard.Hugo, it is very late.
- HugoJe suis désolé pour le dérangement, Manon.I am sorry for the inconvenience, Manon.
- ManonCe n'est rien, mais je dois dormir.It is nothing, but I must sleep.
- HugoJe te laisse tranquille immédiatement.I will leave you alone immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “inconvenience” translations and entries dérangement, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dérangement, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
