Coller (en. Stick)

[kɔ.le]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To apply an adhesive substance on a surface to join two elements.

You need to stick the photo in the album.

Il faut coller la photo dans l'album.

To stay close to someone or something.

The children are always stuck to their parents.

Les enfants sont toujours collés à leurs parents.

To comply with something, particularly in terms of regulations.

It is important to adhere to safety standards.

Il est important de coller aux normes de sécurité.

Comes from the Latin 'collare', which means 'to stick' or 'to join'.

to stick a stick in the wheels

To create obstacles in someone’s projects or efforts.

coller un bâton dans les roues

to stick to someone's coat-tails

To follow someone very closely, not to leave them.

coller aux basques

to pin on a race number

To attach a number to a piece of clothing during a race.

coller un dossard

adhesive

Substance that allows objects to be stuck together.

adhésif

collage

Technique that involves assembling various elements on a support.

collage

fastener

Object or method used to secure something.

attache

To be boring or clingy.

This guy is too clingy, he won't leave me alone!

Ce type est trop collant, il ne me lâche pas !

To be very close to someone in an intrusive way.

He is really clingy with her since they started seeing each other.

Il est vraiment collant avec elle depuis qu'ils se voient.