French Conversation · Level 64
75 words
French word
encastrer
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃kastʁe/
Meaning
- verbembed
Example
Il faut encastrer la prise dans le mur.
The socket needs to be embedded in the wall.
More examples
Nous allons encastrer le four dans la cuisine.
We are going to recess the oven in the kitchen.
Core concept
A part seated in a prepared cavity so that it becomes level with the outer surface instead of sticking out.
Common phrases
encastrer une prise
install a recessed power outlet
encastrer un four
install an oven flush with the cabinetry
encastrer un meuble
recess a piece of furniture
Similar words
installer: Set up equipment or a system for use.
fixer: Fasten something securely to keep it still.
poser: Put or mount something in its designated place.
brancher: Link a device to an electrical circuit by inserting its plug or cable.
Definition in French
Enfoncer ou ajuster une pièce dans un logement prévu pour qu'elle soit au même niveau que la surface et qu'elle ne dépasse pas.
Word origin
The verb encastrer is a borrowing from Italian incastrare, whose related noun incastro denotes an interlocking fit.
Usage tips
- Encastrer takes a direct object, while the location follows with dans, as in encastrer la prise dans le mur.