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    Clos (en. Closed)

    /klo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An enclosed space, often used to refer to a garden or courtyard.
    The courtyard of the house is filled with flowers.
    Le clos de la maison est rempli de fleurs.
    An enclosure, a closed place for animals.
    The goats were in the enclosure.
    Les chèvres étaient dans le clos.
    A term used in viticulture to refer to a defined vineyard.
    This vineyard produces very high quality grapes.
    Ce clos produit des raisins de très haute qualité.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'claudere', meaning 'to close'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    color enclosure
    A space dedicated to the cultivation of colorful plants.
    clos de couleurs
    to set a boundary
    To define or create a boundary.
    mettre un clos
    to live in a closed space
    To live in a defined or protected space.
    vivre en clos

    Related Words

    fence
    A barrier that surrounds a space.
    clôture
    to close
    The action of making something inaccessible.
    fermer
    enclosure
    An enclosed space, often for animals.
    enclos

    Slang Meanings

    A private or secret place.
    They always meet in this closed space out of sight.
    Ils se retrouvent toujours dans ce clos à l'abri des regards.
    A gathering space among friends.
    Let's make an enclosed space to watch the game.
    On se fait un clos pour regarder le match.