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    Enfoncés (en. Sunken)

    [ɑ̃fɔ̃se]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has been sunk.
    The stakes are sunk into the ground.
    Les piquets sont enfoncés dans le sol.
    Figuratively, refers to a person who feels deep sadness.
    He is sunk in his dark thoughts.
    Il est enfoncé dans ses pensées sombres.
    State of something that is deeply inserted or established.
    The roots of the trees are sunk in the earth.
    Les racines des arbres sont enfoncées dans la terre.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'enfoncer', derived from Middle French 'enfoncer', composed of 'en-' and 'foncer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sink into a situation
    To find oneself in a difficult situation.
    s'enfoncer dans une situation
    to drive the point home
    To insist on a point.
    enfoncer le clou
    sunk into the couch
    To be slumped or idle.
    enfoncé dans le canapé

    Related Words

    to sink
    To drive something deeper.
    enfoncer
    to darken
    To accelerate or go quickly, often used in the sense of sinking.
    foncer
    to bury
    To put something underground or in a hidden place.
    enfouir

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of prolonged malaise.
    Since his breakup, he’s really sunk.
    Depuis sa rupture, il est vraiment enfoncé.
    To be very tired or on edge.
    After this work week, I'm completely sunk.
    Après cette semaine de travail, je suis complètement enfoncé.