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    Enfoui (en. Buried)

    [ɑ̃.fwi]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is hidden underground or in another material.
    Buried treasures can be found with a metal detector.
    Les trésors enfouis peuvent être retrouvés avec un détecteur de métaux.
    Refers to something secret or concealed.
    Buried feelings can resurface in moments of vulnerability.
    Des sentiments enfouis peuvent ressurgir dans des moments de vulnérabilité.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'enfouir', derived from the prefix 'en-' and the word 'fouir' which means 'to dig'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    buried treasure
    A precious asset hidden underground.
    trésor enfoui
    buried secrets
    Information or emotions kept hidden.
    secrets enfouis
    buried feelings
    Repressed emotions that have not been expressed.
    sentiments enfouis

    Related Words

    burial
    Action of hiding or concealing something underground.
    enfouissement
    to dig
    To dig or anchor something into the ground.
    fouir
    to hide
    To put something out of sight.
    cacher

    Slang Meanings

    Sometimes used to refer to a person who hides their emotions.
    He is so buried that he never expresses what he feels.
    Il est tellement enfoui qu'il n'exprime jamais ce qu'il ressent.
    Used metaphorically to describe something that is repressed.
    His ideas are buried in a corner of his mind, ready to resurface.
    Ses idées sont enfouies dans un coin de sa tête, prêtes à ressurgir.