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    Enfonce (en. Push)

    /ɑ̃.fɔ̃.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To penetrate something into a space, to lock it in.
    He drove the nail into the wall.
    Il a enfoncé le clou dans le mur.
    To put someone in a difficult or unpleasant situation.
    She got her friend into a bad situation.
    Elle a enfoncé son ami dans un mauvais plan.
    To diminish someone's confidence or strength.
    This criticism morally brought him down.
    Cette critique l'a enfoncé moralement.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'enfoncer' which means 'to penetrate' with the prefix 'en-' and 'foncer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sink into melancholy
    To sink further into a state of sadness.
    s'enfoncer dans la mélancolie
    to drive a point home
    To insist on a point intensely.
    enfoncer le clou
    to bring someone down
    To criticize or belittle someone.
    enfoncer quelqu'un

    Related Words

    enfoncement
    The action of sinking, the state of being sunk.
    enfoncement
    enfoncé
    That which is sunk, which has been pushed inward.
    enfoncé

    Slang Meanings

    To find oneself in a dead-end situation.
    He really got himself into a mess with his lies.
    Il s'est vraiment enfoncé avec ses mensonges.
    To be very tired or downcast.
    After this day, I am completely worn out.
    Après cette journée, je suis complètement enfoncé.