Piétinement (en. Trampling)

/pje.ti.nə.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: Action of stamping, of walking in place.

Example Sentence: The stamping of the protesters provoked a reaction from the police.

Le piétinement des manifestants a provoqué une réaction des forces de l'ordre.

Definition: Figurative sense, stagnation in a project or situation.

Example Sentence: The stamping of negotiations delayed the final agreement.

Le piétinement des négociations a retardé l'accord final.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from the verb "stamper," coming from the Latin 'pietinare'.

Common Phrase: to be in stamping

Meaning: To be in a situation where nothing is progressing.

être dans le piétinement

Common Phrase: to do some stamping

Meaning: To act without making progress, often out of frustration.

faire du piétinement

Related Word: to stamp

Description: Quick or directionless walk.

piétiner

Related Word: stagnation

Description: Lack of progress in a process.

stagnation

Slang Meaning: To stay in place turning in circles.

Slang Example: In this case, we're just in stamping.

Dans ce dossier, on est juste en piétinement.

Slang Meaning: To be stuck in a dead-end situation.

Slang Example: It seems we're in total stamping with this project.

On dirait qu'on est en piétinement total avec ce projet.