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    Filé (en. Spun)

    /fi.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is waiting, in line, or in succession.
    The students were all filed to enter the room.
    Les étudiants étaient tous en filé pour entrer dans la salle.
    Refers to a person who is waiting their turn in an orderly manner.
    He was very patient by staying filed for hours.
    Il a été très patient en restant filé pendant des heures.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'filer', meaning to stretch or unfold in line.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be filed
    To wait one's turn or be in line.
    être en filé
    To wait in line
    To wait in line, often for something specific.
    faire la queue
    To be filed like a train
    Refers to a series of people or objects arranged in order.
    être filé comme un train

    Related Words

    To file
    To move or advance in line.
    filer
    Queue
    Rank of people waiting their turn.
    queue
    Line
    A succession of points or objects.
    ligne

    Slang Meanings

    To be patient in a difficult situation.
    You really have to be filed in this situation to keep your cool.
    Il faut vraiment être filé dans cette situation pour ne pas perdre son calme.
    To be well organized.
    Look how filed he is for his exam, he prepared everything in advance.
    Regarde comme il est filé pour son examen, il a tout préparé à l'avance.