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    Enceinte (en. Pregnant)

    /ɑ̃.sɛ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of a woman who is carrying a child in her uterus.
    She is five months pregnant.
    Elle est enceinte de cinq mois.
    Enclosed space around a building.
    The castle's enclosure is well protected.
    L'enceinte du château est bien protégée.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'incincta', which means 'surrounded' or 'tight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pregnant as a daisy
    Indicates a very advanced pregnancy.
    enceinte jusqu'aux yeux
    carrying twins
    A specific case of pregnancy with two fetuses.
    enceinte de jumeaux
    to be pregnant
    To be in the state of expecting a child.
    être enceinte

    Related Words

    pregnancy
    The state of being pregnant.
    grossesse
    maternity
    The state or period of being a mother.
    maternité
    fetus
    A developing embryo.
    fœtus

    Slang Meanings

    To be preggers
    She's preggers, she's expecting a baby.
    Elle est en cloque, elle attend un bébé.
    To have a little bun in the oven
    She's got a little bun in the oven.
    Elle a un petit gnon en route.