embouteillé

This is the 9682nd most frequent French word.


embouteillé

"Embouteillé" means "bottled" or "stuck in traffic."


In this sentence, 'embouteillé' is used to describe the traffic condition, specifically indicating congestion on a road.

La rue principale était embouteillée ce matin.

The main street was congested this morning.


Here, 'embouteillé' refers to the act of placing wine into bottles, indicating packaging.

Le vin est embouteillé dans des bouteilles en verre.

The wine is bottled in glass bottles.


In this usage, 'embouteillé' metaphorically describes overcrowding or congestion, extending the term's applicability to large gatherings of people.

Pendant les vacances, les stations balnéaires deviennent parfois embouteillées.

During the holidays, the seaside resorts sometimes become overcrowded.