Renfermés (en. Closed)

/ʁɑ̃fɛʁme/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Which is closed, uncommunicative.

He is very withdrawn and never talks about his feelings.

Il est très renfermé et ne parle jamais de ses sentiments.

Which is reclusive, isolated.

She leads a reclusive life, away from others.

Elle mène une vie renfermée, loin des autres.

In speaking of an environment that lacks openness.

This place seems very closed off, without light or fresh air.

Cet endroit semble très renfermé, sans lumière ni air frais.

From the verb 'renfermer' with the suffix -és indicating the past participle.

to be withdrawn into oneself

To be uncommunicative and not share thoughts or emotions.

être renfermé sur soi-même

to have a withdrawn behavior

To act in a distant or reserved manner.

avoir un comportement renfermé

a closed mind

A mentality that does not open up to new ideas.

un esprit renfermé

withdrawal

The fact of being withdrawn, often used in psychology.

renfermement

to close

To shelter, to prevent access.

fermer

recluse

One who lives apart from others, who isolates themselves.

reclus

To feel uncomfortable in one's skin, shy.

This guy is really withdrawn, he never knows what to say.

Cet gars est vraiment renfermé, il ne sait jamais quoi dire.

To avoid social interactions.

She is so withdrawn that she didn't even attend the party.

Elle est tellement renfermée qu'elle n'a même pas assisté à la fête.