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    Boccaferri (en. Boccaferri)

    /bɔkafɛʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An unpleasant condition or situation.
    He is in a boccaferri after that decision.
    Il est dans un boccaferri après cette décision.
    A period of bad luck.
    She has been going through a boccaferri for a few months.
    Elle traverse un boccaferri depuis quelques mois.
    A situation with no way out.
    This matter resembles a real boccaferri.
    Cette affaire ressemble à un vrai boccaferri.

    Etymology

    Uncertain origin, possibly derived from Old Italian.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a boccaferri
    To be in a difficult or delicate situation.
    être dans un boccaferri
    to get out of a boccaferri
    To succeed in escaping a complicated situation.
    sortir d'un boccaferri
    to put someone in a boccaferri
    To create problems for someone.
    mettre quelqu'un dans un boccaferri

    Related Words

    difficulty
    Situation that requires extra effort.
    difficulté
    embarrassment
    State of discomfort or awkwardness in a situation.
    embarras
    challenges
    Obstacles or difficulties to overcome.
    challenges

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a mess.
    He is in deep boccaferri with his debts.
    Il est en plein boccaferri avec ses dettes.
    To have one's hands tied.
    In this project, I am boccaferri because of the rules.
    Dans ce projet, je suis boccaferri à cause des règles.