baffle

• Nom désignant un dispositif tel qu'une plaque ou un écran utilisé pour réguler ou obstruer l'écoulement d'un fluide, d'un son ou de la lumière.

A noun referring to a device, such as a plate or screen, used to regulate or obstruct the flow of fluid, sound, or light.

1. Sound or flow control deviceC1formal

   A device used to regulate or redirect the flow of a fluid, gas, or sound waves, often found in engines, speakers, or ducts.

   Déflecteur acoustique ou hydraulique

   • The muffler contains a baffle to reduce engine noise.
   • Engineers installed a baffle in the duct to improve airflow.
   • The speaker's baffle helps direct the sound toward the audience.

   Synonymesdeflectorvane

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner une action qui déconcerte ou intrigue quelqu'un, le rendant incapable de comprendre ou d'expliquer quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of confusing or perplexing someone, making them unable to understand or explain something.

1. Confuse or perplexB2formal

   To completely confuse someone or make them unable to understand or explain something.

   Déconcerter, dérouter

   • The complex instructions baffled the new employees.
   • Her sudden change of mood baffled everyone in the room.
   • The detective was baffled by the lack of evidence.

   Synonymesbemusebewilderboggleconfuseflummoxmystifynonplusperplexpuzzlestump

   Antonymesclarifyenlightenexplain

2. Frustrate or thwartC1formal

   To prevent someone from achieving something or to hinder progress.

   Contrecarrer, faire échouer

   • The team's efforts were baffled by the unexpected storm.
   • His plans were baffled by the sudden change in regulations.
   • The security system baffled the intruder's attempts to enter.

   Synonymesbalkblockfoilfrustrateimpedestymiethwart

   Antonymesadvanceaidassistencouragefurtherhelppromotesupport