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    Enfoncée (en. Pressed)

    [ɑ̃fɔ̃se]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The action of sinking something or the state of being sunk.
    The sinking of a nail into the wall.
    L'enfoncé d'un clou dans le mur.
    A part that has been pushed or placed deeply.
    The sinking of the earth in the garden.
    L'enfoncée de la terre dans le jardin.
    verb
    To push something down or penetrate it deeply.
    He sinks the stake into the ground.
    Il enfonce le pieu dans le sol.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to sink', composed of the prefix 'en-' and the verb 'sink'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be sunk
    To feel overwhelmed or in a difficult situation.
    être enfoncé
    to drive the nail home
    To insist on a subject in order to convince.
    enfoncer le clou
    to sink into one's thoughts
    To get lost in one's reflections.
    s'enfoncer dans ses pensées

    Related Words

    to sink
    The action of plunging something into another.
    enfoncer
    to darken
    To go faster, to increase speed or intensity.
    foncer
    to bury
    To put something underground, to hide deeply.
    enfouir

    Slang Meanings

    To find oneself in trouble.
    He is really sunk after this affair.
    Il est vraiment enfoncé après cette affaire.
    To be very tired or overwhelmed.
    After this day, I am sunk.
    Après cette journée, je suis enfoncé.