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    Enfui (en. Fled)

    ɑ̃fɥi

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To quickly escape from something.
    He fled before the police arrived.
    Il s'est enfui avant que la police n'arrive.
    To flee a place or a dangerous situation.
    She escaped the house during the storm.
    Elle a enfui la maison pendant l'orage.
    To have disappeared without leaving a trace.
    The stranger fled into the night.
    L'étranger s'est enfui dans la nuit.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'fuir', whose prefix 'en-' indicates movement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to run away with all one's might
    To escape very quickly.
    s'enfuir à toutes jambes
    to sneak away like a thief
    To slip away discreetly, without being noticed.
    s'enfuir comme un voleur
    to escape worries
    To escape from problems or concerns.
    enfuir les soucis

    Related Words

    flee
    To escape, to move away quickly.
    fuir
    escape
    The act of escaping.
    évasion

    Slang Meanings

    To run away quickly to avoid trouble.
    He made a run for it as soon as the boss arrived.
    Il a fait un enfui dès que le patron est arrivé.
    To discreetly step away from an uncomfortable situation.
    When she saw her ex, she made a run for it.
    Quand elle a vu son ex, elle a fait un enfui.