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    L'enveloppe (en. The envelope)

    [lɑ̃.vɛ.lɔp]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Container made of paper or cardboard for letters or documents.
    I put the letter in the envelope before mailing it.
    J'ai mis la lettre dans l'enveloppe avant de la poster.
    Sheet or covering layer.
    The protective envelope was made of plastic.
    L'enveloppe de protection était en plastique.
    Dimension that surrounds something.
    The envelope of the planet Earth is made up of different layers.
    L'enveloppe de la planète Terre est composée de différentes couches.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'involūpāre', which means 'to wrap'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Put in an envelope
    To place a document inside an envelope.
    mettre sous enveloppe
    Security envelope
    Envelope designed to protect its content.
    enveloppe de sécurité
    Prepaid envelope
    Envelope for which the stamp is already paid.
    enveloppe pré affranchie

    Related Words

    To wrap
    Action of surrounding or covering something.
    envelopper
    Wrapping
    That surrounds in a protective manner.
    enveloppant
    Wrapper
    Device or person that wraps a product.
    enveloppeur

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to money.
    He received a well-filled envelope for his work.
    Il a reçu une enveloppe bien remplie pour son travail.
    Expression for a promotion or a bonus.
    His boss gave him an envelope as a thank you.
    Son patron lui a donné une enveloppe en guise de remerciement.