enceinte

[ɑ̃sɛ̃t]

enceinte Definition

• 1. pregnant
• 2. surrounded by a wall or barrier

Using enceinte: Examples

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

• Example

  She is currently enceinte with her first child.

• Example

  The castle was protected by an enceinte wall.

• Example

  The enceinte area of the prison was heavily guarded.

enceinte Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for enceinte

• pregnant
• expecting
• walled
• enclosed
• surrounded
• with child

Antonyms for enceinte

• barren
• infertile
• unenclosed
• unwalled

Phrases with enceinte

• enceinte forte

  a fortified enclosure or wall surrounding a castle or town

  Example

  The enceinte forte of the medieval city still stands today.

• enceinte de sécurité

  a secure area, often used for military or government purposes

  Example

  The enceinte de sécurité of the embassy was breached by the attackers.

• enceinte acoustique

  a loudspeaker enclosure designed to prevent sound waves from interfering with each other

  Example

  The enceinte acoustique provides high-quality sound without distortion.

Origins of enceinte

from Old French 'enceindre', meaning 'to encircle'

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Summary: enceinte in Brief

The term 'enceinte' [ɑ̃sɛ̃t] has two meanings: pregnant and surrounded by a wall or barrier. It can be used in phrases like 'enceinte forte,' referring to a fortified enclosure, and 'enceinte acoustique,' referring to a loudspeaker enclosure. Synonyms include 'expecting' and 'walled,' while informally it can be expressed as 'knocked up' or 'surrounded.'