French Conversation · Level 75
60 words
French word
enclore
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃klɔʁ/
Meaning
- verbenclose
Example
Il faut enclore le terrain.
The land must be enclosed.
More examples
N'oublie pas d'enclore la facture dans l'enveloppe.
Don't forget to enclose the invoice in the envelope.
Core concept
A fence or wall runs all around a piece of land, making it a separate space.
Similar words
entourer: To surround something by extending all the way around it.
encercler: To form a circle around something and enclose it.
fermer: To block an entrance or passage by closing it.
enfermer: To confine a person or thing inside and prevent escape.
Definition in French
Mettre une barrière autour d'un espace pour le séparer de l'extérieur.
Word origin
The verb combines the prefix en- with clore, which comes from Latin claudere, meaning to close.
Usage tips
- Enclore is formal or literary; everyday French more often uses entourer for this action.