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    L'enveloppait (en. Wrapped it up)

    /lɛ̃vɛlɔpe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To completely surround something with a material.
    She enveloped him in a warm blanket.
    Elle l'enveloppait dans une couverture chaude.
    To cover an idea or concept in an abstract way.
    He enveloped her with a promise of happiness.
    Il l'enveloppait d'une promesse de bonheur.
    To make something less visible by means of a cover.
    The mist enveloped her, making the road hard to see.
    La brume l'enveloppait, rendant la route difficile à voir.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the verb 'enveloppe', which means to cover or surround.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    enveloped in his thoughts
    To be immersed in one's reflections or concerns.
    enveloppé dans ses pensées
    to envelop oneself in mystery
    To create an atmosphere of mystery around oneself.
    s'envelopper de mystère

    Related Words

    envelope
    A soft object used to contain a letter or document.
    enveloppe
    enveloping
    The action of covering or surrounding something.
    enveloppement
    to envelop
    The action of putting something in an envelope or covering it.
    envelopper

    Slang Meanings

    To be overwhelmed by emotions
    He was so happy that he enveloped himself in his feelings.
    Il était tellement heureux qu'il s'enveloppe dans ses sentiments.
    To be hidden under layers of emotional protection
    She envelops herself in sarcasm to hide her sadness.
    Elle s'enveloppe de sarcasme pour cacher sa tristesse.