messy

messy
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. en désordre
This office is really messy.Ce bureau est vraiment en désordre.
b. désordonné
I hate having a messy workstation.Je déteste avoir un poste de travail désordonné.
c. en bataille (for hair)
My hair is always messy after riding in a convertible.J'ai toujours les cheveux en bataille après avoir roulé en décapotable.
a. sale
Timmy was so messy when he came in from outside that his mother sent him straight to the bath.Timmy était tellement sale quand il est rentré que sa mère l'a tout de suite mis au bain.
a. compliqué
Life is often messy. No one is perfect.La vie est souvent compliquée. Personne n'est parfait.
b. difficile
Taking bribes landed the politician in a messy situation.Le fait d'avoir accepté des pots-de-vin a mis le politicien dans une situation difficile.
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