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    Renferme (en. Contains)

    /ʁɑ̃.fɛʁm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is introverted, not very communicative.
    He is often considered a closed-off man.
    Il est souvent considéré comme un homme renfermé.
    Who does not easily express feelings.
    She has a closed-off personality and does not talk about her emotions.
    Elle a une personnalité renfermée et ne parle pas de ses émotions.
    Who stays in a closed space, often alone.
    After the disappointment, he became very closed off.
    Après la déception, il est devenu très renfermé.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'renfermer' which means 'to put inside'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be closed off to oneself
    To be unsociable and not share one’s feelings.
    être renfermé sur soi-même
    to have a closed-off character
    Refers to a person who does not easily open up to others.
    avoir un caractère renfermé
    to shut oneself away
    Isolating oneself from others, especially emotionally.
    se renfermer sur soi

    Related Words

    recluse
    Who lives apart from others.
    reclus
    taciturn
    A person who speaks little, often by choice.
    taciturne
    discreet
    Who does not draw attention, keeps thoughts to themselves.
    discret

    Slang Meanings

    A bit 'in their corner', not very social.
    He is always closed off, as if he lives in his own world.
    Il est toujours renfermé, comme s'il vivait dans son monde.
    Calm and not talkative, but not necessarily negative.
    She is closed off, but that is just her way of being.
    Elle est renfermée, mais c'est juste sa manière d'être.