accroché

hooked, attached

adjective ah-kroh-SHEH Rare

Also means

stubborn, tenacious

Usage Note

Accroché is the past participle of accrocher used as an adjective, meaning literally hung or caught on something, and figuratively very attached or persistent. Il est accroché à son projet means he is stubbornly committed to his project. The colloquial expression être accroché can also mean to be hooked on something (a habit or person).

Examples

"Le tableau est bien accroché au mur."

Natural Translation

The painting is well hung on the wall.

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