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    Attelée (en. Harnessed)

    /at.le.e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A splint is a device used to immobilize or support an injured limb.
    The doctor applied a splint to the patient's broken arm.
    Le médecin a posé une attelée sur le bras cassé du patient.
    Attelée can also refer to the act of fixing or protecting a limb.
    After the accident, a splint was necessary to stabilize his ankle.
    Après l'accident, une attelée a été nécessaire pour stabiliser sa cheville.

    Etymology

    The term "attelée" comes from the verb "atteler," which means to bind or attach.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put on a splint
    to place a device to immobilize a part of the body.
    mettre une attelée
    to get splinted
    to receive a splint after an injury.
    se faire attelé

    Related Words

    atteler
    to fix or unite elements.
    atteler
    splint
    an object used for support and immobilization.
    attelle
    immobilization
    the act of making something immobile.
    immobilisation

    Slang Meanings

    to get to work intensely
    After procrastinating, she finally decided to get to work on her homework.
    Après avoir procrastiné, elle a enfin décidé de s'attelée à ses devoirs.
    to download or join an ongoing project
    He got to work on the task without delay.
    Il s'est attelé à la tâche sans attendre.