Trouche (en. Find)

/tʁuʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A depression or void in a surface.
There is a trouche in the wall.
Il y a une trouche dans le mur.
A space left between two elements.
The trouche between the two chairs is too large.
La trouche entre les deux chaises est trop grande.

Etymology

Comes from old French, of Germanic origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a trouche
To create an intentional void in something.
faire une trouche
to be in trouche
To be in difficulty or in a delicate situation.
être en trouche

Related Words

hole
An opening or void in a surface.
trou
notch
A small notch or mark made on a surface.
encoche
hollow
A depression or empty space.
creux

Slang Meanings

To be in a complicated situation.
He is in a trouche with all these problems.
Il est dans une trouche avec tous ces problèmes.
To have a hole in one's finances.
I am in trouche this month after all these expenses.
Je suis en trouche ce mois-ci après toutes ces dépenses.