This is the 12331st most frequent French word.
épinglé
Pinned.
Here, 'épinglé' describes the action of physically attaching an object, specifically the board, to a surface using a pin or similar fastening.
Le tableau était épinglé au mur avec sécurité.
The board was pinned securely to the wall.
In this case, 'épinglé' is used metaphorically to mean identifying or calling out an issue or error.
Il a épinglé l'erreur dans son rapport après une longue analyse.
He pinpointed the error in his report after a lengthy analysis.
Here, 'épinglé' means capturing or apprehending someone, used figuratively to signify being caught in wrongdoing.