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    Accrochés (en. Hooked)

    /akʁɔʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to objects or people that are fixed or attached to something.
    The clothes are hung on the coat rack.
    Les vêtements sont accrochés sur le porte-manteau.
    Can also refer to people who are very invested in an activity or passion.
    He is hooked on his video games; he plays them every day.
    Il est accroché à ses jeux vidéo, il y joue tous les jours.
    Refers to items that are suspended.
    The Christmas decorations are hung on the branches of the tree.
    Les décorations de Noël sont accrochées aux branches de l'arbre.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'accrocher', originating from the Latin 'adclavus' meaning 'attached to'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be hooked on something
    To be very attached or passionate about an activity.
    être accroché à quelque chose
    hooked like a koala
    To be very clingy or attached to someone.
    accroché comme un koala

    Related Words

    to hook
    To attach something to a support.
    accrocher
    hook
    That which is used to fix or suspend something.
    accroche

    Slang Meanings

    To be very involved in a trend or environment.
    He is really hooked on social media.
    Il est vraiment accroché aux réseaux sociaux.
    To be obsessed with something.
    She is hooked on her new smartphone.
    Elle est accroche à son nouveau smartphone.