Chargés (en. Loaded)
/ʃaʁʒe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Referring to something that has been loaded, either physically or in terms of responsibilities.
The trucks are loaded with goods.
Les camions sont chargés de marchandises.
Referring to a person overwhelmed by responsibilities.
She often feels burdened by her work.
Elle se sent souvent chargée par son travail.
Meaning that something is charged with energy or emotion.
The atmosphere was charged with tension before the announcement.
L'atmosphère était chargée de tension avant l'annonce.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'charger' which means 'to put a load on' or 'to impose a responsibility.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
workload
To have a large amount of work to accomplish.
chargé de travail
to be in charge of responsibilities
To assume a role with important tasks.
être chargé de responsabilités
to prepare a loaded product
To prepare a product with a high concentration of active ingredients.
préparer un produit chargé
Related Words
to load
Verb meaning to put a load on something.
charger
load
That which is imposed or must be transported.
charge
discharge
Action of removing a load.
décharge
Slang Meanings
Staying under pressure.
He is always loaded with his studies.
Il est toujours chargé avec ses études.
Being overwhelmed by problems.
After his breakup, he is completely overwhelmed.
Après sa rupture, il est totalement chargé.