embrouiller

/ɑ̃.bʁu.je/
1.
verbInf1st

to confuse

to make unclear or muddled

Ne commence pas à embrouiller la situation avec des détails inutiles.

Don't start confusing the situation with unnecessary details.

2.
verbInf1st

to tangle

to mix up (objects or items of information)

Range les fils, tu vas tout embrouiller.

Put the cables away, you'll tangle everything.

3.
verb (pronominal)Inf1st

to get confused; to lose one's train of thought

to have a quarrel or falling-out (with someone)

Ils se sont embrouillés à propos de l'argent.

They fell out over money.