topsy-turvy

• Décrit un état de grand désordre, de confusion ou de chaos ; signifie littéralement 'sens dessus dessous'.

Describes a state of complete confusion, disorder, or chaos; literally meaning upside down.

1. In utter disorderB2informal

   In a state of complete confusion or disarray; upside down.

   sens dessus dessous / en plein désordre

   • After the party, the house was completely topsy-turvy.
   • The sudden news turned their lives topsy-turvy.
   • His desk is always topsy-turvy with papers everywhere.

   Synonymeschaoticconfuseddisarrayeddisorderlydisorganizedhelter-skelterjumbledmessymuddled

   Antonymesneatorderlyorganizedsystematictidy

• Adverbe signifiant « dans un état de confusion ou de désordre » ou « sens dessus dessous ». Décrit quelque chose de complètement renversé ou dans un état chaotique, souvent utilisé tant au sens propre (physiquement retourné) qu'au sens figuré (désorganisé ou chaotique).

An adverb meaning "in a state of confusion or disorder" or "upside down." It describes something that is completely turned around or in a chaotic state, often used both literally (physically inverted) and figuratively (disorganized or chaotic).

1. In a disordered mannerB2informal

   In a state of confusion or disorder; upside down or chaotic.

   sens dessus dessous

   • The room was turned topsy-turvy after the party.
   • His life went topsy-turvy after losing his job.
   • The children threw everything topsy-turvy in their excitement.

   Synonymeschaoticallyconfusedlydisorderlyhelter-skelterhiggledy-piggledyjumbledpell-mellupside down

2. In disorderly hasteB2informal

   In a rushed, confused, or chaotic way.

   dans une confusion précipitée

   • They packed their bags topsy-turvy and ran for the train.
   • She finished her homework topsy-turvy just before the deadline.
   • The team worked topsy-turvy to get the project done on time.

   Synonymesharum-scarumheadlonghelter-skelterpell-mell