Tricasse (en. Triasse)

/tʁi.kas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A state of embarrassment or complication.
She really was in a tricasse after forgetting her appointment.
Elle a vraiment été dans une tricasse après avoir oublié son rendez-vous.
A problem that is difficult to solve.
This project is a tricasse, we should ask for help.
Ce projet est une tricasse, nous devrions demander de l'aide.

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Old French or a dialectal term.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in a tricasse
to be in a difficult situation.
être dans une tricasse
to get out of a tricasse
to succeed in getting out of a complicated situation.
sortir de la tricasse
to put in a tricasse
to cause trouble for someone.
mettre dans une tricasse

Related Words

embarrassment
delicate or awkward situation.
embarras
difficulty
situation that requires effort to overcome.
difficulté
problem
situation that needs a solution.
problème

Slang Meanings

To be in a bad spot.
He finds himself in a tricasse every time because of his choices.
Il se retrouve à chaque fois dans une tricasse à cause de ses choix.
To have problems.
She has tricasse with her new job.
Elle a des tricasse avec son nouveau travail.