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    Enfoncé (en. Sunken)

    [ɑ̃.fɔ̃.se]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is embedded in a surface or space.
    The nail is driven into the wall.
    Le clou est enfoncé dans le mur.
    Which is immersed in a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
    He feels trapped in his problems.
    Il se sent enfoncé dans ses problèmes.
    Which is located far or deep in a place.
    This valley is nestled between mountains.
    Cette vallée est enfoncée entre des montagnes.

    Etymology

    The verb 'enfoncer' comes from the Latin 'infundere,' which means 'to pour in.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in over one's head
    To be in a desperate situation.
    être enfoncé jusqu'au cou
    to sink into darkness
    To plunge into confusion or ignorance.
    s'enfoncer dans l'obscurité
    to drive the point home
    To insist on a point.
    enfoncer le clou

    Related Words

    to drive in
    To make something penetrate another.
    enfoncer
    sinkage
    The action of sinking or causing to sink.
    enfoncement
    flown away
    Which has escaped, which has taken flight.
    envolé

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a bad spot.
    This guy is really down with everything happening to him.
    Ce gars est vraiment enfoncé avec tout ce qui lui arrive.
    To feel depressed.
    After this news, I am completely down.
    Après cette nouvelle, je suis complètement enfoncé.