Troué (en. Holed)

tʁu.e

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Which is perforated or has been torn in a place.

The old wall was worn by time.

Le vieux mur était troué par le temps.

Said of an object that has undergone deformation resulting in a lack or loss of material.

My pants are torn at the knee.

Mon pantalon est troué au genou.

Said of a person who has suffered injuries or damage.

He arrived with his clothes torn after the accident.

Il est arrivé avec ses vêtements troués après l'accident.

From the verb trouer, from the Latin 'truncare' which means to cut or to trim.

to be punched

To be very tired or exhausted.

être troué

to have a broken heart

To have wounded feelings or romantic disappointments.

avoir un cœur troué

punctured with worry

To be constantly worried or anxious.

troués d'inquiétude

hole

Opening or empty space in a material.

trou

to pierce

Action of piercing or creating a hole.

trouer

hole (feminine)

Action of making a hole in something.

trouée

To be in a difficult or disadvantageous situation.

After this decision, he is really worn out.

Après cette décision, il est vraiment troué.

To feel drained or exhausted.

After this work week, I am worn out.

Après cette semaine de travail, je suis troué.