accoler
French → English
(physical) To place side-by-side: to position two structures so they are touching or very close together
Une petite chapelle a été accolée au flanc de la vieille église.
(English) A small chapel was built side-by-side against the side of the old church.
Ils s'accolaient aux murs pour se dissimuler dans l'obscurité.
(English) They pressed themselves against the walls to hide in the darkness.
(linguistics) To attach a label: to associate a specific name, title, or description with someone or something
On a accolé une étiquette péjorative à ce mouvement politique.
(English) A derogatory label has been attached to this political movement.
L'adjectif « génial » est souvent accolé au nom de cet inventeur.
(English) The adjective "brilliant" is often attached to the name of this inventor.
Entry ID: fr:en:accoler · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary