Enseveli (en. Buried)

/ɑ̃.sə.və.li/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is underground or covered.
The remains are buried under meters of earth.
Les restes sont ensevelis sous des mètres de terre.
Figuratively: to be submerged or hidden by something.
He feels buried by his responsibilities.
Il se sent enseveli par ses responsabilités.

Etymology

From the verb "ensevelir," originating from the Latin 'insepelire,' which means 'to put in a tomb.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

buried under work
To be overwhelmed by tasks or responsibilities.
enseveli sous le travail
buried in his thoughts
To be lost in deep thoughts.
enseveli dans ses pensées
buried by memories
To be overwhelmed by memories of the past.
enseveli par les souvenirs

Related Words

to bury
To put something underground.
ensevelir
to inter
To bury a body or an object.
inhumer
to cover
To put a cover over something.
couvrir

Slang Meanings

To be overwhelmed by events.
I'm buried, I can't keep up anymore.
Je suis enseveli, je ne peux plus suivre le rythme.
To be submerged by worries.
I feel buried right now.
Je me sens enseveli en ce moment.