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chained

/tʃeɪnd/

Translations

chainedverb

chained

Past Simple

have chained

Past Participle

/tʃeɪnd/

Simple past tense and past participle form of "chain".

enchaîner

They chained the gates before leaving for the night.

Ils ont enchaîné les grilles avant de partir pour la nuit.

chainedpast participle

/tʃeɪnd/

Past-participial adjective meaning "fastened with chains" or "restricted".

enchaînéSens littéral : attaché ou fixé avec des chaînes.

The chained gate prevented anyone from entering the restricted area.

Le portail enchaîné empêchait quiconque d’entrer dans la zone restreinte.

Additional translations

enchaînéSens figuré : retenu, confiné, incapable de se déplacer librement.

Synonyms

chainverb

chained

Past Simple

chained

Past Simple

chained

Past Participle

chaining

Gerund

/tʃeɪn/

enchaînerS’emploie aussi au sens figuré pour relier ou enchaîner des éléments.

The programmer chained several functions together.

Le programmeur a enchaîné plusieurs fonctions.

chaîner

They chained the bicycle to the post.

Ils ont chaîné le vélo au poteau.

Additional translations

enchaînerAu figuré, pour exprimer l’idée d’être prisonnier d’une contrainte.

Synonyms

Definitions

chainedverb

Simple past tense and past participle of "chain".

They chained the gates before leaving for the night.

chainedpast participle

Bound or secured with chains.

The chained gate prevented anyone from entering the restricted area.

Restricted or confined as if by chains; unable to move freely.

She felt chained to her desk with all the work she had to complete.

chainverb

To fasten or secure with a chain.

They chained the bicycle to the post to prevent it from being stolen.

To confine or restrict as if with chains.

He felt chained to his desk job, unable to pursue his true passion.

To link or connect together in a series.

The programmer chained several functions together to streamline the process.