Enfouis (en. Buried)
[ɑ̃.fwi]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is hidden beneath the earth.
Buried treasures have been discovered.
Des trésors enfouis ont été découverts.
Which is concealed, secret.
Buried feelings can resurface at any moment.
Des sentiments enfouis peuvent resurgir à tout moment.
Etymology
Comes from the verb enfouir, composed of 'en-' and 'fouir' (to bury).
Common Phrases and Expressions
buried under layers of earth
Hide beneath multiple layers of earth.
enfouis sous des couches de terre
buried feelings
Unexpressed or repressed emotions.
sentiments enfouis
buried treasures
Hidden wealth, often linked to ancient stories.
trésors enfouis
Related Words
enfouir
To put something underground.
enfouir
fouir
To dig, turn over the earth.
fouir
hide
To conceal, make invisible.
cacher
Slang Meanings
To hide something
He buried his problems under a smile.
Il a enfouis ses problèmes sous un sourire.
To bury secrets
She buried her painful memories.
Elle enfouis ses souvenirs douloureux.