No. 8,420 in French
accrochée
"Accrochée" means "hooked" or "attached."
In a sentence
Elle est restée accrochée à ses rêves malgré les difficultés.
She remained attached to her dreams despite the difficulties.
Here, 'accrochée' metaphorically indicates being firmly connected or attached to aspirations or hopes.
Le tableau est accrochée au mur.
The painting is hung on the wall.
In this case, 'accrochée' describes something being physically attached or hung on another surface.
La jeune fille est accrochée à son téléphone toute la journée.
The young girl is glued to her phone all day.
Here, 'accrochée' implies a figurative attachment or reliance, in this case to her phone, often used to indicate habit or obsession.
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