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    Enveloppe (en. Envelope)

    /ɑ̃.v.lɔp/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Fold of paper or cardboard used to contain a document.
    I put the invitation card in an envelope.
    J'ai mis la carte d'invitation dans une enveloppe.
    Graphic envelope used to protect or organize files.
    The envelope of my file is red.
    L'enveloppe de mon dossier est rouge.
    Context of confidentiality, as in the term 'sealed envelope'.
    The envelope was sealed to ensure confidentiality.
    L'enveloppe était scellée pour garantir la confidentialité.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'enveloppa', a form of 'envelopper', meaning 'to wrap'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    letter envelope
    Envelope specifically designed to hold letters.
    enveloppe de lettre
    put under envelope
    The act of placing something inside an envelope.
    mettre sous enveloppe
    brown envelope
    Type of standard envelope, often used for mail.
    enveloppe brune

    Related Words

    to wrap
    Action of covering or hiding something inside an envelope.
    envelopper
    wrapping
    Process of wrapping something.
    enveloppement
    development
    Evolution or progression that may be related to a graphic envelope or project envelope.
    développement

    Slang Meanings

    An envelope containing money for a service.
    He gave an envelope to the nanny to thank her.
    Il a donné une enveloppe à la nounou pour la remercier.
    Symbolic envelope to protect an idea or project.
    I kept my project in an envelope until its presentation.
    J'ai gardé mon projet dans une enveloppe jusqu'à sa présentation.