Suffoquée (en. Suffocated)
[sy.fɔ.ke]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
In a state of suffocation.
She was going to suffocate in that overheated room.
Elle allait suffoquer dans cette pièce surchauffée.
Experiencing a sensation of suffocation.
He felt suffocated by the pressure.
Il se sentait suffoqué par la pression.
Etymology
From the verb 'suffoquer', derived from the Latin 'suffocare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be suffocated by the heat
to feel a difficulty in breathing due to the heat.
être suffoqué par la chaleur
to feel suffocated
to feel a sensation of suffocation often caused by strong emotion or stress.
se sentir suffoqué
Related Words
suffocation
State of not being able to breathe.
suffocation
to suffocate
Having difficulty breathing or dying by suffocation.
suffoquer
oppression
Feeling of weight on the chest, making breathing difficult.
oppression
Slang Meanings
To be overwhelmed by a situation.
He was suffocated by all these responsibilities.
Il est suffoqué par toutes ces responsabilités.
To have a stress attack.
When he received the news, he felt suffocated.
Quand il a reçu la nouvelle, il s'est senti suffoqué.