Scellé (en. Sealed)

/se.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has been hermetically closed
The letter was sealed in an envelope.
La lettre était scellée dans une enveloppe.
Referring to an official document bearing a seal
A sealed act was presented to the court.
Un acte scellé a été présenté au tribunal.
Sign of authenticity or security
The package was sealed to prevent any tampering.
Le colis était scellé pour éviter toute altération.

Etymology

From the verb 'to seal,' derived from the Latin 'sigillare,' which means 'to mark with a seal.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to seal a pact
to formalize an agreement or commitment
sceller un pacte
to seal a promise
to ratify a commitment
sceller une promesse
to seal a document
to certify a written document with a seal
sceller un document

Related Words

seal
Tool used to mark a document.
sceau
sealing
Action of sealing, process of secure closure.
scellage
sealed under cover
Document closed and secured in an envelope.
scellé sous pli

Slang Meanings

To be very sure of something
He is sealed on his opinion.
Il est scellé sur son opinion.
To feel trapped in a situation
After this discussion, I feel sealed.
Après cette discussion, je me sens scellé.