Enclos (en. Enclosure)

/ɑ̃.klo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Space or land surrounded by a fence.

The farmer built an enclosure for his hens.

Le fermier a construit un enclos pour ses poules.

Room or limited space within a building.

She put the dogs in the enclosure next to the house.

Elle a mis les chiens dans l'enclos attenant à la maison.

The word 'enclos' comes from the Latin 'inclusus', meaning 'closed, confined'.

animal enclosure

A space specifically designed to keep animals.

enclos des animaux

security enclosure

A secured area, typically used to protect valuable items.

enclos de sécurité

fence

Structure that delineates a piece of land.

clôture

park

Public or private space often used for relaxation and leisure.

parc

territory

Area occupied or defended by an animal or group.

territoire

Enclosure informally used for gatherings.

We’ll meet in the park's enclosure on Saturday night.

On se retrouve dans l'enclos du parc samedi soir.

Enclosure used to refer to a confined place.

Isn't it a bit of an enclosure here?

C'est un peu l'enclos ici, non ?