Roulé (en. Rolled)

/ʁu.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Definition: State of an object that has been rolled.
Example Sentence: The roll of the paper is perfect for the project.
Le roulé du papier est parfait pour le projet.
adjective
Definition: Refers to something that has been rolled up.
Example Sentence: The paper is rolled around the gift.
Le papier est roulé autour du cadeau.
Definition: Refers to dough that has been flattened and then rolled up.
Example Sentence: She prepared a rolled pie crust.
Elle a préparé une pâte à tarte roulée.
Definition: Can refer to a movement of something that is turning.
Example Sentence: The car rolled around the curve.
La voiture a roulé dans le virage.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: The word 'rolled' comes from the verb 'to roll', which means to turn or to shape.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: rolled in flour
Meaning: Deceived or fooled by someone.
roulé dans la farine
Phrase: rolled up like a ball
Meaning: To move in a disorderly manner.
roulé comme une boule
Phrase: to get conned
Meaning: To be tricked.
se faire rouler

Related Words

Related Word: to roll
Description: To turn or move something.
rouler
Related Word: roller
Description: Cylindrical object used to wrap something.
rouleau
Related Word: roulette
Description: Game of chance in which a ball is rolled on a wheel.
roulette

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: To be under the influence of a substance.
Example: He was so rolled that he couldn't walk anymore.
Il était tellement roulé qu'il ne pouvait plus marcher.
Slang Meaning: To be deceived.
Example: Don't get rolled by that salesman.
Ne te fais pas roulé par ce vendeur.