caler

Definition: to wedge, lock; to prop up

Il a calé la porte avec un livre - He wedged a book under the door

(informal) - to fill up (with food); to give in/up; to be stuck

Je suis calé - I'm full (up)

Il va caler d'ici une semaine - He's going to give in within the next week

Related: calé (informal adj) - smart, bright (person), tough (problem); une cale - wedge; se caler - to plant/settle oneself; se caler les joues (informal) - to chow down, have a good feed

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