Ensevelie (en. Buried)

/ɑ̃.sə.ve.li/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Sealed or covered, usually by a substance such as earth.

The remnants of the ancient civilization are buried under meters of earth.

Les vestiges de l'ancienne civilisation sont ensevelis sous des mètres de terre.

Referring to a buried body.

She is buried in the village cemetery.

Elle est ensevelie dans le cimetière du village.

Origin of the verb 'ensevelir', composed of the prefix 'en-' and the noun 'sépulture'.

buried under the snow

Covered by a large amount of snow.

ensevelie sous la neige

buried under debts

Accumulated under a considerable weight of debts.

ensevelie sous les dettes

ensevelir

The act of putting something underground or hiding it.

ensevelir

sepulchre

Place where a body is buried.

sépulture

To feel overwhelmed or crushed by responsibilities.

I am buried under work at the moment.

Je suis ensevelie sous le travail en ce moment.