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    Enterré (en. Buried)

    ɑ̃.tɛ.ʁe

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of placing a body or an object underground.
    He was buried in the garden of the family home.
    Il a été enterré dans le jardin de la maison familiale.
    To put something in a hidden or secret place.
    They buried the treasures to avoid being discovered.
    Ils ont enterré les trésors pour ne pas être découverts.
    To hide a reality or information.
    She buried the truth to protect her family.
    Elle a enterré la vérité pour protéger sa famille.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'enterrer' which derives from the Latin 'interrare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    buried alive
    Refers to a person who is imprisoned or confined in a difficult situation.
    enterré vivant
    buried under a pile of work
    Being overwhelmed by work.
    enterré sous un tas de travail

    Related Words

    to bury
    To place something underground.
    terrer
    to inter
    To put a corpse in a burial site.
    inhumer
    discreetly
    To hide something from view.
    discrètement

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a very difficult situation.
    I am really buried with all this homework.
    Je suis vraiment enterré avec tous ces devoirs.
    To be very tired or exhausted.
    After this week of work, I am buried.
    Après cette semaine de travail, je suis enterré.