confusion

/kɔ̃.fy.zjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminineSing

mix-up

mistaken identity (confusion between two things or people)

Il y a souvent une confusion entre ces deux applications.

There is often a mix-up between these two apps.

Synonyms:mélange, méprise, quiproquo
2.
nounfeminineSing

disorder

chaos

general state of confusion

Après l'accident, la confusion régnait sur la route.

After the accident, chaos reigned on the road.

Synonyms:désordre, pagaille, chaos
3.
nounfeminineSing

embarrassment

abashment

Il a rougi de confusion quand on lui a posé la question.

He blushed with embarrassment when they asked him the question.

Synonyms:embarras, gêne