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    Attelé (en. Harnessed)

    /at.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a limb or part of the body supported by a supportive device.
    She has her arm in a sling after injuring it playing football.
    Elle a son bras attelé après s'être blessé au football.
    Refers to a vehicle or an animal that is harnessed.
    The horse is hitched to the cart.
    Le cheval est attelé à la charrette.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'ateler' which means to attach an animal to a vehicle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be tied to
    to be busy with a particular task.
    être attelé à
    to have a broken arm
    to be unable to use one's arm due to an injury.
    avoir un bras attelé

    Related Words

    ateler
    To attach an animal to a vehicle.
    ateler
    attelage
    Action or means of harnessing an animal to a vehicle.
    attelage
    apparatus
    Instrument or supportive device.
    appareil

    Slang Meanings

    To be stuck in a situation.
    He is tied up with financial problems.
    Il est attelé à des problèmes financiers.