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    S'enfonçant (en. Sinking)

    /sɑ̃.fɔ̃.sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To plunge or become deeper.
    The boat is slowly sinking in the water.
    Le bateau s'enfonce lentement dans l'eau.
    To go inside a dark or narrow place.
    They are sinking into the forest in search of a path.
    Ils s'enfoncent dans la forêt à la recherche d'un chemin.
    To be absorbed in a thought or an emotion.
    He is sinking into his thoughts and no longer hears others.
    Il s'enfonce dans ses réflexions et n'entend plus les autres.

    Etymology

    The word 'sinking' is derived from the verb 's'enfoncer', which means to descend or penetrate deeply.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sinking into problems
    To be increasingly involved in difficulties.
    s'enfoncer dans les problèmes
    sinking into melancholy
    To become progressively sad or overwhelmed.
    s'enfoncer dans la mélancolie
    sinking up to the neck
    To be in a serious or difficult situation.
    s'enfoncer jusqu'au cou

    Related Words

    to sink
    To bring down or penetrate something deeply.
    enfoncer
    fundamentally
    In a deep or intense manner.
    foncièrement
    go-getter
    A person who acts with determination.
    fonceur

    Slang Meanings

    To get lost in one's thoughts.
    Since he had trouble, he is sinking into his thoughts.
    Depuis qu'il a eu des soucis, il s'enfonce dans ses pensées.
    To find oneself in a delicate situation.
    She is sinking into trouble because of her choices.
    Elle s'enfonce dans des ennuis à cause de ses choix.