Enveloppée (en. Wrapped)

/ɑ̃.vɛ.lɔ.pe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that is covered or surrounded.
The letter was enveloped in kraft paper.
La lettre était enveloppée dans du papier kraft.
Refers to a person or thing that is protected or hidden.
She felt enveloped in love and warmth.
Elle se sentait enveloppée d'amour et de chaleur.
Refers to an enclosing or cocooning atmosphere.
The atmosphere of the room was enveloped in softness.
L'ambiance de la pièce était enveloppée de douceur.

Etymology

Feminine form of the past participle of the verb envelopper, from Latin 'involupare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enveloped in softness
It's a warm and comforting atmosphere.
enveloppée de douceur
enveloped in her thoughts
It means being lost in one's reflections.
enveloppée dans ses pensées
enveloped in love
Being surrounded by tenderness and affection.
enveloppée d'amour

Related Words

envelope
Object made of paper or another material to contain documents.
enveloppe
to envelop
Action of covering or surrounding something.
envelopper
enveloping
One who envelops or surrounds.
enveloppeur

Slang Meanings

To be in cocooning mode.
Today, I feel enveloped, I'm going to stay home with a good book.
Aujourd'hui, je me sens enveloppée, je vais rester à la maison avec un bon livre.
To be in a bubble of comfort.
When I'm with my friends, I'm enveloped, nothing else matters.
Quand je suis avec mes amis, je suis enveloppée, rien d'autre n'a d'importance.