se fouler

se fouler
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun (e.g., se lever).
pronominal verb
a. to sprain
Jean-Pierre s’est foulé le genou pendant l’entraînement de foot.Jean-Pierre sprained his knee during soccer practice.
b. to twist
Ma mère s’est foulé la cheville en glissant sur le trottoir.My mother twisted her ankle when she slipped on the sidewalk.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to try hard; often used in the negative)
a. to make an effort
Julie devrait se fouler un peu plus au travail. Elle va finir par se faire licencier.Julie should make more of an effort at work. She's going to end up getting fired.
b. to overexert oneself
Tu n'as fait ni la vaisselle ni la lessive. Tu ne t’es pas trop foulé aujourd'hui !You didn't do the dishes or the laundry. You didn't overexert yourself today!
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