enfile

[ɑ̃fil]

enfile Definition

• 1. to thread
• 2. to put on (clothing)

Using enfile: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "enfile" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She enfiled the needle with ease.

• Example

  He enfiled his coat and left the house.

• Example

  I can't seem to enfile this necklace.

• Example

  She enfiled the beads onto the string.

enfile Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for enfile

• thread
• string
• lace
• weave
• insert

Phrases with enfile

• enfiler une aiguille

  to thread a needle

  Example

  Je n'arrive pas à enfiler cette aiguille. (I can't seem to thread this needle.)

• enfiler une robe

  to put on a dress

  Example

  Elle s'est enfilé une robe pour la soirée. (She put on a dress for the party.)

• enfiler des perles

  to string beads

  Example

  Elle aime bien enfiler des perles pour se détendre. (She likes to string beads to relax.)

Origins of enfile

from Old French 'enfiler', from 'en-' + 'filer' ('to thread')

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Summary: enfile in Brief

'Enfile' [ɑ̃fil] is a verb that means 'to thread' or 'to put on (clothing)'. It is used in contexts like 'She enfiled the needle with ease.' and 'He enfiled his coat and left the house.' 'Enfile' extends into phrases like 'enfiler une aiguille,' meaning 'to thread a needle,' and 'enfiler une robe,' meaning 'to put on a dress.'