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    S'enfoncer (en. To sink)

    /sãfɔ̃se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To descend or go deeper into something.
    The boat sank into the tumultuous waters.
    Le bateau s'est enfoncé dans les eaux tumultueuses.
    To move into a more serious or desperate situation.
    She is sinking into financial problems.
    Elle s'enfonce dans des problèmes financiers.
    To be absorbed or engulfed by something.
    He is sinking into his thoughts.
    Il s'enfonce dans ses pensées.
    To immerse oneself in an activity or emotion.
    He is engrossed in reading his favorite book.
    Il s'est enfoncé dans la lecture de son livre préféré.

    Etymology

    Formed from 'en' and 'foncer', which means to show a movement downwards or into depth.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sink into debt
    To excessively increase one's financial obligations.
    s'enfoncer dans les dettes
    to bury oneself in work
    To become too involved in one's work, to the detriment of other aspects of life.
    s'enfoncer dans le travail
    to get lost in thoughts
    To be lost in one's reflections.
    s'enfoncer dans les pensées

    Related Words

    to rush
    To speed toward something or take a depth.
    foncer
    sunk
    What has gone down or deteriorated.
    enfoncé
    dark
    Indicating a difficult or desperate situation.
    sombre

    Slang Meanings

    To sink into one's problems.
    He is sinking into his financial problems without seeking help.
    Il s'enfonce dans ses problèmes financiers sans chercher d'aide.
    To be in difficulty.
    Since he lost his job, he is sinking.
    Depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi, il s'enfonce.