distemper

• Nom aux plusieurs sens : type de peinture à la colle pour murs, maladie virale touchant les animaux (surtout les chiens), ou état de désordre et d'instabilité.

A noun with multiple meanings: a type of paint used for walls, a viral disease affecting animals (especially dogs), or a state of disorder or unrest.

indénombrable

1. Animal diseaseB2formalmedical

   A serious viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs, characterized by fever, coughing, and nervous system symptoms.

   Maladie de Carré

   • The puppy was vaccinated against distemper.
   • Distemper can be fatal if left untreated.
   • The shelter quarantined the dogs to prevent the spread of distemper.

2. Paint typeC1formalbritishart

   A type of paint used for walls, made from pigments mixed with water and a binding agent like glue or egg yolk.

   Détrempe (peinture)

   • The old house was decorated with distemper paint.
   • Distemper is often used in historical restoration projects.
   • The artist preferred distemper for its matte finish.

   Synonymestempera

3. Disorder or unrestC1formal

   A state of disorder, disturbance, or unrest, especially in a political or social context.

   agitation, troubles

   • The country was in a state of political distemper.
   • Social distemper led to widespread protests.
   • The king's rule was marked by civil distemper.

   Synonymesagitationcommotiondisorderdisturbancetumultturmoilunrestupheaval

   Antonymescalmharmonyorderpeacestability

• Verbe désuet signifiant perturber ou déranger l'équilibre ou l'état de quelque chose, ou mélanger/préparer (notamment en peinture ou en médecine).

An obsolete verb meaning to upset or disturb the balance or temper of something, or to mix or prepare (especially in painting or medicine).

1. To upset or disturbC2formalbritish

   To disturb the normal state or order of something; to make someone ill or unsettled.

   Troubler, déranger, infecter

   • The political unrest distempered the entire region.
   • His mind was distempered by jealousy and suspicion.
   • The constant noise distempered her sleep.

   Synonymesagitatederangediscomposedisorderdisquietdisturbperturbruffleunsettleupset

   Antonymescalmcomposequietsettlesoothetranquilize