Entassés (en. Piled up)

[ɑ̃.tas.e]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to objects or people grouped together in a disorderly manner.

The books were piled up on the table.

Les livres étaient entassés sur la table.

Indicates excessive accumulation.

The trash was piled up in a corner of the street.

Les déchets étaient entassés dans un coin de la rue.

Characterizes a situation where things are placed together without organization.

The clothes were piled up in the laundry basket.

Les vêtements étaient entassés dans le panier à linge.

Derived from the verb 'entasser', coming from the prefix 'en-' and 'tasser' which means 'to press'.

piled up with work

To have an excessive workload.

entassés de travail

piled up with memories

To accumulate many memories or experiences.

entassés de souvenirs

piled up under one roof

To live together in the same place, often in large quantities.

entassés sous un même toit

to pile up

To put a large number of things together.

entasser

to press

To press, squeeze into a small space.

tasser

accumulation

The action of accumulating items in large quantities.

accumulation

To be very busy.

I am piled up with work right now.

Je suis entassé sous le boulot en ce moment.

To have too much to handle.

I am piled up with all these appointments.

Je suis entassé avec tous ces rendez-vous.