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    Fossé (en. Ditch)

    /fɔ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which presents a depression or hollow.
    The ground is dug out at this spot.
    Le sol est fossé à cet endroit.
    Referring to a person with a sad or defeated expression.
    He had a dugout look after the bad news.
    Il avait un air fossé après la mauvaise nouvelle.
    Referring to a tone of voice that seems dull or lifeless.
    She responded with a dugout voice.
    Elle a répondu avec une voix fossée.

    Etymology

    Deriving from the verb "to dig out," which means to excavate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a dugout look
    To show sadness or weariness.
    avoir un regard fossé
    your dugout
    A tone of voice that is uninviting or sad.
    ton fossé

    Related Words

    to dig out
    To excavate, to create a depression in something.
    fosser
    dugout
    A depression, a hole in the ground.
    fosse
    fossil
    Refers to the remains or imprints of organisms from the past.
    fossile

    Slang Meanings

    A gloomy state of mind.
    After that breakup, he was completely dugout.
    Après cette rupture, il était complètement fossé.
    To have a scruffy appearance.
    He is so dugout that he doesn't even go out anymore.
    Il est tellement fossé qu'il ne sort même plus.