Tiré (en. Pulled)
[tiʁe]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Qualifies something that has been extracted or removed from its environment.
This document drawn from the archive is very interesting.
Ce document tiré de l'archive est très intéressant.
Refers to a posture or attitude obtained through tension.
He has a drawn look after working tirelessly.
Il a un regard tiré après avoir travaillé sans relâche.
Indicates a source of information or content.
The information was drawn from several studies.
Les informations ont été tirées de plusieurs études.
Etymology
Originally from the verb 'to draw' in the sense of extracting or removing.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dressed to the nines
Well-dressed, neat.
tiré à quatre épingles
drawn out of thin air
Exaggerated or implausible.
tiré par les cheveux
to be drawn
To be tired or stressed.
être tiré
Related Words
draw
The verb meaning to extract or take away.
tirer
remove
Action of removing something.
retirer
in the drawing
Refers to something that requires physical effort.
dans le tire
Slang Meanings
To look tired or worn out.
After a sleepless night, he looks quite drawn.
Après une nuit blanche, il est bien tiré.
To be involved in a complicated situation.
He got himself into quite a mess with his problems.
Il s'est mis dans un sacré tiré avec ses problèmes.