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    Renfermait (en. Contained)

    /ʁɑ̃.fɛʁ.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put something inside, to hide it.
    He kept all his secrets in a notebook.
    Il renfermait tous ses secrets dans un carnet.
    To be in a state of isolation or withdrawal.
    She often contained her emotions to avoid showing her vulnerability.
    Elle renfermait souvent ses émotions pour ne pas montrer sa vulnérabilité.
    To prevent access to something.
    The house contained an invaluable treasure.
    La maison renfermait un trésor inestimable.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'renfermer', which comes from 're-' and 'fermer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    closed up like an oyster
    Someone who is very secretive or not communicative.
    renfermé comme une huître
    to keep one's thoughts to oneself
    To keep one's reflections to oneself.
    renfermer ses pensées
    to be withdrawn into oneself
    To keep away from others.
    être renfermé sur soi

    Related Words

    to contain
    To put inside, to retain.
    renfermer
    to close
    To prohibit access, to seal.
    fermer
    isolation
    A state of being separated from others.
    isolement

    Slang Meanings

    To hide one's feelings
    Stop containing yourself, talk to me about how you feel.
    Arrête de renfermait, parle-moi de ce que tu ressens.
    To be in one's bubble
    He is withdrawn, he never goes out with us.
    Il est renfermait, il ne sort jamais avec nous.