French translation of tacked is 
cloué

Meaning of "tacked" in English

The word "tacked" generally refers to the action of fastening or attaching something with tacks, which are small nails or pins. It can also refer to a sudden change in direction when sailing a boat, often moving the bow through the wind. In a broader context, "tacked" may metaphorically signify the act of adding something on, as in an additional note or appendix. This versatile word can serve both literal and metaphorical purposes depending on the situation.

Meaning of "cloué" in French

In French, "cloué" means "nailed" and is used to describe something that has been fastened with nails. It can also metaphorically imply being fixed or immobile, similar to being "stuck" in English. The term is often used in expressions to convey the idea of being unable to move, due either to physical constraints or metaphorical situations like being captivated or transfixed by something.

Pronunciation of "tacked" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [tækt]

Pronunciation Variations: There are no significant regional variations in the pronunciation of "tacked." It is pronounced consistently across different English-speaking regions with a short "a" sound, followed by a hard "k" and a silent "e".

Pronunciation of "cloué" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [klwe]

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "cloué" is generally consistent across French-speaking regions. It follows typical French pronunciation rules, with the "ou" pronounced like "oo" in "too" and the "é" sounding like "ay" in "say".

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. She tacked the poster to the wall. (Elle a cloué l'affiche au mur.)
2. He quickly tacked on an extra paragraph to his essay. (Il a rapidement ajouté un paragraphe supplémentaire à son essai.)
3. The boat tacked sharply to avoid the rocks. (Le bateau a brusquement viré pour éviter les rochers.)
4. She tacked the fabric pieces together before sewing them. (Elle a cloué les morceaux de tissu ensemble avant de les coudre.)
5. A notice was tacked to the bulletin board. (Un avis était cloué au panneau d'affichage.)
6. He tacked a message to his colleague's desk. (Il a cloué un message au bureau de son collègue.)
7. The sailor expertly tacked against the wind. (Le marin a habilement viré contre le vent.)
8. The sign was tacked on with care. (Le panneau était cloué avec soin.)
9. She tacked up a reminder on the refrigerator. (Elle a cloué un rappel sur le réfrigérateur.)
10. We tacked on additional terms to the contract. (Nous avons ajouté des clauses supplémentaires au contrat.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "tacked" in English

Synonyms: fastened, attached, pinned, secured, affixed, nailed, appended, joined, joined, glued.

Antonyms: detached, removed, undone, unfastened, separated, released, freed, loosed, unlocked, disconnected.

Similar Words: stapled, glued, clipped, hooked, sewn, bound, hitched, linked, joined, connected.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "cloué" in French

Synonyms: fixé, attaché, vissé, fixé, rivé, immobilisé, enfermé, engagé, planté, bloqué.

Antonyms: détaché, libéré, décoincé, dégagé, débloqué, écarté, enlevé, relâché, défait, désengagé.

Similar Words: fixé, scellé, arrimé, bridé, enfermé, remorqué, plombé, vissé, encloué, réglementé.

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