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    Étranglée (en. Strangled)

    /etʁɑ̃ɡle/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Situation of suffocation or compression of the neck.
    He described the scene as if someone had been strangled.
    Il a décrit la scène comme si quelqu'un avait été étranglé.
    State of distress caused by a lack of air.
    The victim was found in a strangled position.
    La victime a été retrouvée dans une position étranglée.
    Figurative concept of constraint or oppression.
    She felt strangled by the demands of her job.
    Elle se sentait étranglée par les exigences de son travail.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to strangle,' derived from the vulgar Latin 'strangulare,' which means 'to tighten.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a strangled situation
    To be in a situation of constraint or pressure.
    être dans une situation étranglée
    strangled by stress
    To be overwhelmed by mental pressure.
    étranglé par le stress

    Related Words

    to strangle
    Action of tightening someone's neck to prevent them from breathing.
    étrangler
    to choke
    Action of causing unconsciousness by preventing breathing.
    étouffer
    to tighten
    Action of compressing or pressing.
    serrer

    Slang Meanings

    To feel oppressed by a situation.
    I am so strangled with this deadline that I can’t breathe anymore.
    Je suis tellement étrangleé avec cette deadline que je ne peux plus respirer.
    To have difficulty getting through a tough situation.
    With all these expenses, I feel strangled financially.
    Avec toutes ces dépenses, je me sens étrangleé financièrement.