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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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