S'enfermer (en. To lock oneself in)

/sɑ̃.fɛʁ.me/

Synonyms

  • se cloîtrer
  • se retrancher
  • s'isoler

Slang Meanings

To hide from the world
He has been hiding at home for weeks, it's as if he is locking himself away.
Il se cache chez lui depuis des semaines, c'est comme s'il s'enfermait.
To be in one's bubble
Since he has a new hobby, he locks himself in his bubble.
Depuis qu'il a un nouveau hobby, il s'enferme dans sa bulle.