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    Adossé (en. Backed)

    /adɔse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person or object that is placed against a surface.
    He was standing against the wall.
    Il se tenait adossé au mur.
    Also refers to parts of an object that are supporting each other.
    The two chairs were leaning against each other.
    Les deux chaises étaient adossées l'une contre l'autre.

    Etymology

    From the verb adosser, derived from the prefix à and dorsum which means 'back' in Latin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    leaning against the wall
    Positioned against a wall.
    adossé au mur
    to stand leaning
    Being in a stable position by leaning.
    se tenir adossé

    Related Words

    adosser
    To place something against (something else).
    adosser
    back
    The back part of the human body or of an object.
    dos

    Slang Meanings

    To be in relaxation mode, relaxed.
    He was there, leaning against the fence, doing nothing.
    Il était là, adossé à la barrière, à ne rien faire.
    To be supported or helped by someone.
    In this project, I feel supported by my team.
    Dans ce projet, je me sens adossé à mon équipe.