No. 9,703 in French
enchaîné
Bound, chained, or linked.
In a sentence
Il est enchaîné à ses responsabilités.
He is chained to his responsibilities.
Here, 'enchaîné' is used metaphorically to indicate being bound or tied to obligations or duties.
L'animal était enchaîné dans un coin de la cour.
The animal was chained in a corner of the courtyard.
In this context, 'enchaîné' is used literally to describe something physically tied or secured with chains.
L'intrigue du film m'a enchaîné du début à la fin.
The movie's plot chained me from beginning to end.
Here, 'enchaîné' refers to being captivated or constrained, metaphorically expressing emotional involvement or attention held.
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