Collée (en. Stuck)

/kɔ.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of an object that has been glued.
The gluing of the documents took a lot of time.
La collée des documents a pris beaucoup de temps.
Fixation by an adhesive.
The gluing of the posters was successful due to good glue.
La collée des affiches a réussi grâce à une bonne colle.
verb
Glued, conjugated form of the verb glue.
He glued the photo in his notebook.
Il a collée la photo dans son carnet.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'glue', originating from the Latin 'collare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to receive a reprimand
Sanction or reprimand by an authority.
faire une collée
to have a reprimand
To receive a slap or a smack.
avoir une collée

Related Words

glue
To fix or apply with an adhesive.
coller
adhesive
Substance used to stick.
colle
unglue
To remove what is glued.
décoller

Slang Meanings

Glued as a reprimand from a teacher.
I received a reprimand after speaking in class.
J'ai pris une collée après avoir parlé en classe.
Glued to denote a moment of crisis.
It was a reprimand during the exam.
C'était une collée pendant l'examen.