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    Clouée (en. Nailed)

    /kly.e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A state of immobilization due to a nail.
    The board is nailed to the ground.
    La planche est clouée au sol.
    A person who feels immobilized or trapped by their situation.
    She feels nailed to her desk all day.
    Elle se sent clouée à son bureau toute la journée.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'clouer', which comes from the Latin 'clavare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be nailed to the ground
    To be immobilized or unable to act.
    être cloué au sol
    to silence someone
    To silence someone, to bring them to silence.
    clouer le bec

    Related Words

    nail
    A sharp metal object used to fasten something.
    clou
    to nail
    To fasten something with a nail.
    clouer
    un-nailed
    Which has been removed from a nail.
    décloué

    Slang Meanings

    To be stuck in a difficult situation.
    He feels nailed to this task he hates.
    Il se sent cloué à cette tâche qu'il déteste.
    To be too busy or overwhelmed.
    I am nailed down by all these appointments.
    Je suis cloué par tous ces rendez-vous.