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    Envelopper (en. Wrap)

    /ɑ̃.vlɔ.pe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put something in an envelope or packaging.
    I wrapped the gift for my sister's birthday.
    J'ai enveloppé le cadeau pour l'anniversaire de ma sœur.
    To cover in a general manner.
    The fog envelops the city in the morning.
    La brume enveloppe la ville au matin.
    To involve, to embrace in a more figurative context.
    This project involves several aspects of our study.
    Ce projet enveloppe plusieurs aspects de notre étude.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'involvĕre', which means 'to wrap, to envelop'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to wrap a gift
    To put a gift in packaging.
    envelopper un cadeau
    to envelop someone with tenderness
    To surround someone with affection.
    envelopper quelqu'un de tendresse

    Related Words

    envelope
    An object designed to contain a letter or a document.
    enveloppe
    packaging
    A set of materials used to wrap or protect a product.
    emballage

    Slang Meanings

    To engage someone in a situation without them realizing it.
    He managed to envelop his partner in his lies.
    Il a réussi à envelopper son partenaire dans ses mensonges.
    To take someone under one's wing.
    She always envelops her friends in her care.
    Elle enveloppe toujours ses amis dans sa sollicitude.