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    Collé (en. Glue)

    /kɔ.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Fixed or attached to something.
    The paper is glued to the wall.
    Le papier est collé au mur.
    In a situation of being attached or dependent on something.
    He is glued to his phone all day.
    Il est collé à son téléphone toute la journée.
    Expression used to describe physical or emotional closeness.
    Children are often glued to each other on the couch.
    Les enfants sont souvent collés les uns aux autres sur le canapé.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb "coller," stemming from the Latin 'collare' meaning 'to attach.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be glued
    To be in a difficult situation with no way out.
    être collé
    glued to someone
    To be very close to someone, either physically or emotionally.
    collé à quelqu'un
    to glue someone
    To accuse someone or catch them in a situation.
    coller quelqu'un
    not to be glued
    To be free, not to be under constraint.
    ne pas être collé

    Related Words

    to glue
    To fix or attach something to another thing.
    coller
    collage
    Artistic technique consisting of assembling various elements.
    collage
    sticky
    That adheres easily, often used to describe something gooey or wet.
    collant

    Slang Meanings

    To be stuck in a situation with no way out.
    I’m completely glued for my exams.
    Je suis complètement collé pour mes examens.
    To be very involved or obsessed with something.
    He is glued to that Netflix series.
    Il est collé à cette série Netflix.
    To be physically too close to someone.
    Stop being glued, respect my space.
    Arrête d'être collé, respecte mon espace.