scrambled

• Décrit quelque chose de mélangé, brouillé ou désorganisé ; souvent utilisé pour des œufs cuits en remuant, ou pour un état confus.

Describes something that is mixed, jumbled, or disorganized; often used for eggs cooked by stirring or for a confused state.

1. Cooked eggsA1formalculinary

   Of eggs, beaten and cooked in a pan until set but still soft.

   Œufs brouillés

   • She ordered scrambled eggs for breakfast.
   • The chef prepared fluffy scrambled eggs with butter.
   • I like my scrambled eggs with cheese and herbs.

2. Mixed up or disorderedB1informal

   In a state of confusion or disorder; jumbled.

   embrouillé, en désordre

   • The message was scrambled and hard to read.
   • His thoughts were scrambled after the long flight.
   • The signal was scrambled, so we couldn't watch the channel.

   Synonymeschaoticconfuseddisordereddisorganizedjumbledmessymuddledtangled

   Antonymesarrangedorderedorganizedsorted

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner un déplacement rapide et maladroit, souvent en s'aidant des mains et des pieds, ou le fait de mélanger ou brouiller quelque chose, ou encore de préparer des œufs en les battant.

A verb used to indicate moving quickly and awkwardly, often using hands and feet, or to mix or jumble something, or to cook eggs by stirring them.

1. Move hurriedlyB1informal

   To move quickly and often with urgency, especially in a disorganized way.

   se précipiter

   • The children scrambled to get their toys before the rain started.
   • She scrambled to finish her homework before the deadline.
   • Everyone scrambled for cover when the storm hit.

   Synonymesbustledashhastenhurryrushscamperscurry

   Antonymesamblemarchplodsaunterstroll

2. Climb awkwardlyB1informal

   To climb or move over rough or uneven ground using hands and feet.

   Grimper maladroitement

   • We scrambled up the rocky hillside to get a better view.
   • He scrambled over the fence to escape the dog.
   • The hikers scrambled down the steep path carefully.

   Synonymesclamberscrabble

3. Bring into random orderB2formal

   To mix or jumble something so that it is no longer in a logical or sequential order.

   mélanger aléatoirement

   • The algorithm scrambles the data to protect privacy.
   • She scrambled the letters of the word to create a puzzle.
   • The files were scrambled after the system crash.

   Synonymesdisarrangedisorderjumblemixpermuteshuffle

   Antonymesarrangeorderorganizesort

4. Stir vigorouslyA2informal

   To mix ingredients quickly and thoroughly, often in cooking.

   Mélanger vigoureusement

   • Scramble the eggs in a bowl before cooking them.
   • He scrambled the batter until it was smooth.
   • She scrambled the sauce to combine all the flavors.

   Synonymesbeatblendmixstirwhisk

   Antonymesarrangelayerseparatesettle

5. Make unintelligibleB2formal

   To alter a signal or message so that it cannot be understood without special equipment.

   brouiller

   • The military scrambled the radio transmission to prevent eavesdropping.
   • The TV channel scrambles its signal for paid subscribers.
   • The software scrambles the text to protect sensitive information.

   Synonymesciphercodedistortencodeencryptgarblejumble

   Antonymesclarifydecodedecrypt