Enchaînée (en. Chained)

[ɑ̃ʃɛne]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A sequence of actions that logically follow one another.

The decision led to a chain of consequences.

La décision a entraîné une enchaînée de conséquences.

A process where each step depends on the previous one.

In this project, the chaining of tasks is crucial.

Dans ce projet, l'enchâinement des tâches est crucial.

The word 'enchaînée' comes from the verb 'enchaîner', which means to link or connect elements.

chain the events

To follow a series of events without interruption.

enchaîner les événements

find oneself in a chain

To be involved in a series of delicate events.

se retrouver dans une enchaînée

chaining

The act of being chained or in a sequence.

enchaînement

to chain

To link or connect elements.

enchaîner

To be stuck in a complicated situation.

Ever since he took that job, he has been in a chain of problems.

Depuis qu'il a pris ce travail, il est dans une enchaînée de problèmes.

To have a sequence of unlucky events.

She has a lot of bad luck; she's a real chain!

Elle a beaucoup de malchance, c'est une vraie enchaînée !