* Glue: This is the most common meaning. For example, "J'ai besoin de la colle pour réparer la chaise" (I need glue to fix the chair).
* Schoolwork: It can also refer to homework or schoolwork. This meaning is used in the phrase "faire la colle" (to do homework).
* Boredom: It can also mean boredom or something tedious, similar to the English "the grind". This meaning is more colloquial.
To understand the meaning of "la colle" in a specific sentence, you need to look at the context.
Here are some examples:
* "J'ai oublié d'acheter de la colle." (I forgot to buy glue.) - This clearly refers to glue.
* "Je dois faire la colle pour demain." (I have to do homework for tomorrow.) - This refers to schoolwork.
* "Travailler dans ce bureau, c'est vraiment la colle." (Working in this office is really boring.) - This refers to tediousness or boredom.