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    Accroché (en. Hooked)

    /a.kʁɔʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is physically attached to something.
    The painting is hung on the wall.
    Le tableau est accroché au mur.
    Which is complemented by a related element or attracts attention.
    His speech was anchored with striking images.
    Son discours était accroché à des images frappantes.
    Which is absorbed or involved in an activity.
    She is completely hooked on her favorite TV series.
    Elle est complètement accroché à sa série télévisée préférée.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'accrocher', originating from Old French 'acrochier'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be attached to someone
    To be very emotionally attached to a person.
    être accroché à quelqu'un
    to stay hooked
    Not to detach from a situation or an occupation.
    rester accroché
    hooked on one's dreams
    To persist in pursuing one's ambitions.
    accroché à ses rêves

    Related Words

    to hook
    Verb meaning to attach or suspend.
    accrocher
    hooking
    Noun designating the act of hooking.
    accrochage
    hook
    Catchphrase or element that attracts attention.
    accroche

    Slang Meanings

    To be obsessed with something.
    He is hooked on his phone, he can't live without it.
    Il est accroché à son téléphone, il ne peut pas s'en passer.
    To be very involved in an activity.
    She is hooked on her job, she never takes vacations.
    Elle est accroché à son travail, elle ne prend jamais de vacances.