Meaning
La phrase « I’m stuck » signifie littéralement « Je suis coincé » en français. Elle est utilisée pour exprimer une situation où vous ne pouvez pas avancer ou progresser dans une tâche ou un problème. Cette expression est courante dans le contexte du travail, des études ou même de situations personnelles où vous vous sentez bloqué et avez besoin d'aide ou d'une nouvelle perspective.
Par exemple, si vous travaillez sur un projet et que vous ne savez pas comment continuer, vous pourriez dire : « I’m stuck ». Cela indique que vous avez besoin de plus d'informations, d'une idée ou d'une assistance pour avancer. Cette expression est également utile dans les situations plus pratiques, comme être coincé dans un embouteillage ou ne pas savoir comment résoudre un problème technique.
Utilisation : Vous pouvez utiliser « I’m stuck » pour demander de l'aide ou pour expliquer pourquoi vous ne pouvez pas continuer. C'est une manière concise de communiquer votre besoin de support ou de nouvelles idées.
Today's Sentences
- I’m stuck in line.
- I’m stuck at work.
- I’m stuck in traffic.
- I’m stuck at the airport.
- I’m stuck in this relationship.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m stuck in line.
Situation 1
Where are you?
Let’s grab a coffee!
Allons prendre un café !
I’m stuck in line.
Where?
I’m in line to use the bank machine.
I think there’s a rush because it’s lunch time.
Je pense qu'il y a un afflux parce que c'est l'heure du déjeuner.
Situation 2
Are you almost here?
Sorry, I’m stuck in line.
Where?
At the coffee shop.
I wanted to grab us a coffee on my way to meet you.
Je voulais nous prendre un café en venant vous rencontrer.
02
I’m stuck at work.
Situation 1
Will you be able to make it to dinner?
Actually, I’m stuck at work.
Didn’t you stay at the office late yesterday too?
You must be so tired.
Vous devez être très fatigué.
I did.
I think I’ll be home around 11.
Je pense que je serai à la maison vers 23 heures.
Situation 2
Since it’s your first day will you be home earlier?
Well, I’m stuck at work.
Why?
I have to takeover the new duties of team lead.
I’ll call you when I’m done.
Je vous appellerai quand j'aurai terminé.
03
I’m stuck in traffic.
Situation 1
Are you still on your way?
I’m stuck in traffic.
But I’ll be there as soon as I can.
Mais je serai là dès que possible.
Don’t rush.
I wouldn’t want you to get into an accident.
Je ne voudrais pas que vous ayez un accident.
I’ll call you when I’m close-by.
Situation 2
Are you home yet?
I’m stuck in traffic.
I need to take the dog out for a walk.
But I’m stuck in traffic too.
Mais je suis aussi coincé dans la circulation.
How about whoever gets home first, takes the dog out?
04
I’m stuck at the airport.
Situation 1
See you in a bit.
Actually, I’m stuck at the airport.
Why?
My flight got cancelled.
Situation 2
I’m stuck at the airport.
I thought you’d be arriving soon.
Can you get on the next flight?
Pouvez-vous prendre le prochain vol ?
They’re trying to find one for me.
I’ll message you when I get my new flight details.
Je vous enverrai un message lorsque j'aurai les détails de mon nouveau vol.
Okay. Just get here safely.
I’ll be at the airport to pick you up.
Je serai à l'aéroport pour vous récupérer.
05
I’m stuck in this relationship.
Situation 1
How have you been?
I’ve been okay.
I know you were having some second thoughts about your relationship.
Do you still feel the same?
Ressentez-vous toujours la même chose ?
I feel stressed because I know I’m stuck in this relationship.
Situation 2
How are you and your boyfriend doing?
Well, I’m stuck in this relationship.
Why do you feel that way?
Because I know I can never break up with him.
I love him enough that I can’t hurt his feelings.
Je l'aime tellement que je ne peux pas lui faire de peine.
Writer's Note
Have you ever felt stuck in a situation? Have you ever felt stuck in life? I think we've all experienced these feelings once, whether in our personal or professional lives. Here are some ways feeling stuck may meaning various situations.
Physical Situation: It may refer to being physically trapped or unable to move, such as being stuck in traffic, having your vehicle stuck in mud or snow, having a ring stuck on your finger, or even stuck in a small space such as an elevator.
Mental or Emotional State: It can express feelings of being overwhelmed or unable to make progress in a situation. For example, you may be struggling with a problem, homework, studying for a test, feeling indecisive, or be in such states as composer’s block and writer's block.
Social Context: It might indicate a feeling of being trapped in a social situation. For example, being stuck in an uncomfortable conversation, meeting new people, being with friends that are different, or being in a limiting relationship.
Technical Issue: In technology, it can refer to software or devices that are not functioning properly. For example, software issues like crashes, glitches, or incompatibility issues. Hardware issues like damaged screens, batteries, or other hardware malfunction. Internet connectivity issues like slow connection, Wi-Fi connectivity, or network connectivity problems.
