Collés (en. Stuck)

/kɔ.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To fix something onto a surface using glue.
He glued the posters on the wall.
Il a collé les affiches sur le mur.
To gather people or things so that they are very close to each other.
The children huddled together to listen to the story.
Les enfants se sont collés pour écouter l'histoire.
To be in close contact with something.
To have a dependent or absorbed behavior due to someone.

Etymology

From the verb "glue," derived from the Latin 'collare.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

glued to the skin
To be very close or attached to something.
collé à la peau
to be glued to one's studies
To be very invested in one's studies.
être collé à ses études

Related Words

glue
To apply glue onto a surface.
coller
glue
Substance used to stick objects together.
colle

Slang Meanings

To be very close to someone.
Ever since they've been dating, they are glued to each other.
Depuis qu'ils sortent ensemble, ils sont colés l'un à l'autre.
To be dependent on something.
This guy is glued to his phone.
Ce mec est collé à son téléphone.