entrenched

• Qualifie quelque chose de profondément enraciné et difficile à changer, souvent utilisé pour des habitudes, des systèmes ou des positions bien établis.

Describes something that is firmly established and difficult to change, often used in contexts of habits, systems, or positions.

1. Firmly establishedC1formal

   Firmly and deeply established, often in a way that is difficult to change.

   solidement établi

   • The company has an entrenched culture of innovation.
   • Old habits are deeply entrenched and hard to break.
   • The political system is entrenched in tradition.

   Synonymesdeep-rooteddeep-seatedestablishedfirmfixedingrainedrootedsettled

   Antonymeschangeableflexibleimpermanentmalleableprecariousshakytenuousunstablevulnerableweak

2. C2formal

   Surrounded or protected by a trench, especially in a military context.

   retranché

   • The soldiers were entrenched behind the fortifications.
   • The entrenched army held its position against the attack.
   • They built an entrenched camp to defend the area.

   Synonymesfortified

• Verbe signifiant établir solidement et de manière difficile à changer quelque chose (une idée, un droit, une pratique), ou fortifier une position (au propre ou au figuré), souvent en s'ancrant profondément.

A verb used to indicate the act of establishing something firmly, securely, or in a fixed position, often in a way that is difficult to change.

1. Establish firmlyC1formal

   To establish an attitude, habit, or belief so firmly that change is very difficult.

   ancrer solidement

   • The company's policies are deeply entrenched in tradition.
   • His views on the subject became entrenched over time.
   • The practice is entrenched in the local culture.

   Synonymesembedfiximplantingrainlodgeplantroot

   Antonymesdestabilizedisestablishdislodgedisplaceeradicateundermineuprootweaken

2. Dig a trenchC1formal

   To surround a position with a trench, especially for military defense.

   retrancher (creuser une tranchée)

   • The soldiers entrenched themselves on the hill.
   • They entrenched the camp to protect against attack.
   • The army entrenched its position before the battle.

   Synonymesdig intrench

   Antonymesdisinterexhumeunearth