English–French

“stuck” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kwɛ̃se/

Example

Je suis coincé entre deux chaises.

I am stuck between two chairs.

Illustration for coincé (stuck)

How to say “stuck” in French

“Stuck” in French is coincé.

A person wedged between opposing pressures, unable to shift or find a way forward.

Full entry for coincé: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with coincé

Je suis coincé dans l'ascenseur.

I'm stuck in the elevator.

Tips for using coincé

  • Coincé agrees with the subject as coincé, coincée, coincés, or coincées, and être commonly describes this state.

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