stuck

• Décrit quelque chose qui est fixé en place et ne peut pas bouger, ou une situation dans laquelle le progrès est impossible.

Describes something that is fixed in place and unable to move, or a situation where progress is impossible.

1. Caught or fixedA2formal

   Unable to move or be moved from a particular position.

   Coincé ou fixé

   • The key is stuck in the lock.
   • The car got stuck in the mud.
   • The window is stuck and won't open.

   Synonymesfastenedfixedimmovablejammedstrandedtrappedwedged

   Antonymesfreeloosemobilemovableunstuck

2. BaffledB1informal

   Unable to progress or find a solution; confused.

   Coincé (au sens figuré)

   • I'm stuck on this math problem.
   • She got stuck while writing the essay.
   • He was stuck for an answer during the interview.

   Synonymesbaffledbewilderedconfoundednonplussedperplexedpuzzled

   Antonymesclearknowledgeableunconfusedunstuck

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de fixer, coller ou attacher quelque chose à une surface, ou de rester coincé, ou encore de persévérer avec détermination dans une action ou une décision.

A verb used to indicate the act of attaching, adhering, or becoming fixed to something, or continuing in a determined way.

verbe irrégulier

1. Adhere or attachA2formal

   To become fixed or attached to a surface using a sticky substance or by pressure.

   coller (s'attacher)

   • The glue made the paper stick to the wall.
   • She stuck the stamp onto the envelope.
   • The mud stuck to his boots after the walk.

   Synonymesadhereaffixattachbondclingfastenfixgluepaste

2. Remain in placeB1informal

   To stay in a particular position or place without moving.

   rester en place

   • The key stuck in the lock and wouldn't turn.
   • He stuck to his seat during the entire movie.
   • The car stuck in the mud and couldn't move.

   Synonymesabidelingerremainstaytarry

   Antonymesdepartgoleavemoveshiftstir

3. Persist or continueB1informal

   To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges.

   Persévérer

   • She stuck to her decision even when others disagreed.
   • He stuck with the project until it was finished.
   • They stuck to their principles throughout the negotiation.

   Synonymescarry oncontinueendurehang inkeep goingperseverepersist

   Antonymesabandonceasegive upquitstopsurrenderyield

4. Put or placeA2informal

   To put something somewhere quickly or carelessly.

   poser rapidement

   • He stuck his hands in his pockets.
   • She stuck the note under the door.
   • I stuck the book back on the shelf.

   Synonymesbungdumpjamplonkplopplunkpopshoveslingthrusttoss

Variantes phrasalstick aroundstick bystick instick onstick outstick tostick upstick with