What does the cryptic crossword clue "Abridged huge article in French, causing confusion (6)" mean?

The definition is "confusion". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JUMB (synonym="JUMB") + LE (synonym="article in French") = JUMBLE; definition: "confusion" The answer is JUMBLE.

Abridged huge article in French, causing confusion (6)

Times Cryptic #28709 | 1 Across | 2023-09-15 flower

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