choked

• En anglais britannique, se dit d'une personne très bouleversée, en colère ou déçue, souvent au point de ne plus pouvoir parler. Peut aussi désigner une voix ou une émotion étouffée ou contrariée.

Used in British English to describe someone who is very upset, angry, or disappointed, often to the point of being unable to speak.

1. Unable to breatheB1formal

   Having the airway blocked, making it difficult or impossible to breathe.

   étouffé

   • He was choked by a piece of food.
   • The smoke left her feeling choked and coughing.
   • The child was choked on a small toy.

   Synonymesasphyxiatedsmotheredstrangled

2. Emotionally overwhelmedB2informal

   Unable to speak due to strong emotions such as sadness, anger, or joy.

   Étranglé par l'émotion

   • She was choked with emotion during her wedding speech.
   • He felt choked up when he saw his old friend.
   • The actor was choked with tears after the performance.

   Synonymesemotionalovercomespeechlesstongue-tied

   Antonymesarticulatecalmcollectedcomposedunemotional

3. Blocked or obstructedB2formal

   Having a passage or space blocked, preventing flow or movement.

   obstrué, bouché

   • The drain was choked with leaves.
   • The engine was choked due to a fuel blockage.
   • The streets were choked with traffic during rush hour.

   Synonymesblockedcloggedcongestedjammedobstructedpluggedstopped-upstuffed

   Antonymesclearfreeopen

• Verbe décrivant une difficulté à respirer due à une obstruction dans la gorge, ou l'incapacité à agir efficacement sous pression.

A verb used to describe the act of having difficulty breathing due to an obstruction in the throat, or to fail to perform effectively under pressure.

1. Struggle to breatheB1formal

   To have difficulty breathing, often due to a blocked airway or strong emotion.

   étouffer

   • He started to choke on a piece of meat.
   • She choked with emotion during her speech.
   • The smoke made him choke and cough.

   Synonymescoughgaggaspsputterwheeze

2. Strangle or throttleB2formal

   To squeeze someone's throat to prevent breathing.

   Étrangler

   • The villain tried to choke his victim.
   • He was choked by the attacker from behind.
   • The tight collar nearly choked him.

   Synonymesgarrotestranglestrangulatethrottle

3. Block or obstructB2formal

   To become or cause something to become blocked or clogged.

   obstruer / boucher

   • Leaves choked the drainpipe.
   • The engine choked because of a fuel blockage.
   • Weeds are choking the garden plants.

   Synonymesblockclogcongestdamjamobstructoccludeplugstop upstuff

   Antonymesclearfreeopenunblockunclog

4. Fail under pressureB2informal

   To perform poorly in a critical situation due to nervousness or tension.

   craquer sous la pression

   • The athlete choked during the final race.
   • He choked on his lines during the audition.
   • She usually plays well, but she choked in the championship.

   Synonymesbucklecrackfalterfoldfreezepanicwilt

   Antonymesexcelflourishsucceedthrive

5. Suppress or stifleC1formal

   To hold back or inhibit the development or expression of something.

   étouffer, réprimer

   • Strict rules can choke creativity.
   • The bureaucracy choked all innovation.
   • Fear choked her ability to speak freely.

   Synonymescheckcurbinhibitquellrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesuppressthrottle

   Antonymesaidencouragefosterfreehelppromotereleasestimulate

6. Reduce air supplyC1formal

   To limit the amount of air entering an engine or system.

   étrangler (moteur)

   • He choked the engine to start it in cold weather.
   • The carburetor needs to be choked for a cold start.
   • Choking the engine helps mix fuel and air properly.

   Synonymesrestrictstarvethrottle

   Antonymesopen

Variantes phrasalchoke downchoke offchoke up